How To Negotiate a Later Curfew

Step 2: State your needs. Tell your parents that you would like a later curfew and give them a time you think is reasonable.

Step 3: List reasons why you’re ready for a later curfew. Reasons could include that you are mature and responsible.

Step 4: Provide evidence of your trustworthiness. Offer specific examples where you successfully handled responsibilities.

Step 5: Listen to your parents’ concerns and don’t get upset. If you argue and yell at them they may accuse you of being immature and end the meeting.

Step 6: Make a counter-offer if your parents aren’t buying your argument, and ask if you may have a later curfew trial period, or suggest a time earlier than you originally requested. If you work with them, not against them, they’ll be more willing to agree.