How to Sneak Out at Night
If you're not about to be the only one who wasn't at the party, follow these sneaky tips.
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You Will Need
- Practice
- Pajamas
- Patience
- Friends
- Alarm (optional)
- Cell phone (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Walk through exit route
Walk through your exit route during the day to familiarize yourself with any potential noises. Fix squeaks and creaks if possible.
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Step 2
Say goodnight
Dress in your pajamas, and say goodnight to your parents as you pretend to go to bed.
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In case you fall asleep, set an alarm to go off 15 minutes before you want to leave. Use your phone and set it on vibrate if possible.
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Step 3
Wait until parents are sleeping
Wait until you are positive your parents are sleeping. Listen for loud, deep breathing and snoring.
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Step 4
Tiptoe
Tiptoe through the house to get to the door. If your room is on the first floor, climb out of a window.
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Step 5
Unlock the door
Quietly unlock the door and gently close it behind you.
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Step 6
Leave the door unlocked
Be sure to leave the door unlocked so you don't have to worry about jangling keys when you get back.
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Step 7
Don't do anything illegal
Don't do anything illegal. It's one thing if your parents catch you coming in, but quite another if the police bring you home.
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Daytime curfews for youth in a California community resulted in a 39 percent drop in truancy and a 29 percent decrease in crime during school hours.
