GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Average Curfew For 17 Year Old

The average curfew for 17-year-olds is around 10:00 PM.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In the following blog post, we explore the wide range of curfew practices and attitudes among 17-year-olds and their parents in various countries. From the average curfew times to the frequency of curfew violations, these statistics offer a glimpse into the varied approaches to setting curfews for teenagers around the world.

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"In the United States, the average curfew for a 17-year-old during weekdays is around 9-10 PM."

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"About 1 in 3 parents in America make 11:00 PM as a curfew time for their 17-year-old on weekends."

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"54% of parents claim their teen's weekday curfew is 10:00 p.m. or later."

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"About 31% of 17-year-olds say they choose to come home before their curfew on weeknights."

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"A higher percentage of 17-year-olds reported a curfew (47%) compared to 14% of college students."

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"American parents mainly prohibit their 17-year-olds from being out of the house past 12:00 A.M."

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"10% of 17 year-olds are given no specific curfew time."

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"Only 60% of parents believe that curfews should be strictly enforced and well respected by 17-year-olds."

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"90% of UK parents set a curfew for their 17-year-olds, with the majority setting it at 10:00 PM."

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"As many as 70% of 17-year-olds think their curfews are unfair, although the average time was 10 PM."

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"59% of 17-year-olds have been late by more than 30 minutes to their curfew."

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"75% of 17-year-olds have asked for extensions to their curfew."

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"The average curfew for a 17-year-old in Australia during weekdays is around 9 PM."

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"Around 70% of parents in Spain limit their 17-year olds’ night-time leisure on weekdays with a curfew of 10 PM."

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"Around 51% of 17 year-old teenagers in Germany have a curfew of around 11 PM."

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"Only 23% of parents in the Netherlands enforce a strict curfew for their 17 year-olds."

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"In a study, 50% of 17-year-olds said that they have broken their curfew at least once."

The statistics gathered on curfews for 17-year-olds across various countries reveal a range of attitudes and practices among parents and teenagers. While curfew times vary, it is notable that a significant percentage of parents set curfews for their teenagers, with varying levels of enforcement and flexibility. Teenagers themselves appear to have mixed feelings about curfews, with many viewing them as unfair and seeking extensions or pushing boundaries. The data highlights the complexity of curfew dynamics within families and societies, reflecting the ongoing negotiation between parental authority and teenage autonomy.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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