David Knight

Many communities have recently enacted curfew laws as a means of preventing juvenile crime. In the following viewpoint, David Knight argues that curfew laws can be an effective aid in controlling teenagers. He maintains that being out late increases the risk of teenage drinking and fighting. Curfews can reduce these risks by ensuring that minors are off the streets and not involved in criminal activity. Knight is a parent who began his career as a deputy sheriff in 1984.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What, according to Knight, are three facts of teenage curfew laws?
2. What are two reasons Knight cites for curfew laws?
3. How, in Knight’s opinion, can curfew laws help parents better control their children"

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