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Anonymous asked in Pregnancy & ParentingAdolescent · 1 decade ago

Thoughts on a curfew for a 22 year old female who just graduated college?

I just want some insight on what you all think because it has been driving me crazy.

I'm 22 years old and just graduated college back in May. I'm in the process of taking the GRE and applying to graduate school for Physical Therapy which would start May of next year. Also my boyfriend and I have been together for awhile now and are talking about getting engaged sometime next year.

Problem is...I haven't had a curfew since I was in middle school. I've never given my parents a reason not to trust me. I don't drink and don't go out and party or anything. I'm a laid back girl with goals I want to accomplish so I don't want to screw them up. I am a very good student and always have been I don't make grades less than a B.

Yet with all of that said...recently my mom told me I had to be home by midnight...and I asked her why. She never gave me a reason other than because I said so. She always knows where I am and who I am with. So why is there a need to give me a curfew at all when I'm 22 years old? She's pushing me further and further away and I've tried to talk to her but she just ends up avoiding any question I have and then tries to make me feel bad.

I really don't know what to do...please help me.

Update:

P.S. I live with my parents at the moment ONLY because I'm in the process of moving out for graduate school in less than a year...so trust me it's not like I enjoy living with my parents but right now I don't have a choice.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    A 22yr old WOMAN with Career goals/Career opportunities bigger than that of a vast majority of people her age, who still has her Mother on her back with a curfew?! That’s crazy.

    You’re 22yrs old, you do not have to listen to your Mum!! I know out of respect for our parents, we listen and do what we’re told regardless of our age, but if I had a daughter like you who had goals, didn’t get into trouble and made me proud, than I wouldn’t want to smother her with a curfew!! Yes, if she lived under my roof, it’s my rules. But at 22 all I would ask of her is to make sure she kept the house tidy, do her own washing and ironing and if she wanted dinner to be home at 6 for dinner!

    Sit your Mum down and say ‘Look Mum, I’m a 22yr old WOMAN, I have a life of my own, I have a boyfriend who I’ve been with for ages, I’ve just Graduated College and I think it’s a bit over the top that I am still on a curfew. I have never failed a class, I have never failed at life, I have never disappointed you, never been in trouble, I’ve done as I’ve been told, I’ve achieved more than most people have at my age and I should be allowed to live my life how I want to live it and that means not having a curfew restricted life’

    Like I said and everyone else will say, you’re 22!!! Old enough to stand on your own two feet, old enough to make your own decisions. You don’t sound like an idiot, you don’t sound like a no hoper so your Mother should have nothing but respect, pride and joy toward you and let you live a little!

  • 1 decade ago

    At 22 you shouldn't have a curfew but since you're staying at home you should still follow the house rules. If that's your parents' policy that you quit making noise by 12, then you should follow that rule as long as you're living at home. She should make an exception if you get a job that keeps you out later than that.

  • 1 decade ago

    So you live with your parents when you are 22 and about to get married?

    Well i think you should move out then you don't have to worry about it. You are 22 years old and if you move out, she can't give you a curfew.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Just stay out as long as u want anyway. I used to have a curfew, but then I started staying out past it and my mom just took it away because she realized she couldnt stop me from staying out. And ur 22, u should have a curfew cuz ur an adult.

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  • kim h
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    1 decade ago

    I think that curfews for adults is crazy. I know that it is her house but you are a grown woman. She has raised you and now she needs to let you act like an adult.

  • why do u live with your parents? ur out of college, you shouldnt have a curfew to begin with. but since its her house, its her house so the only thing that i can think of is get a place of ur own.

  • 1 decade ago

    You're an adult who'll probably be moving out soon. You don't need a curfew.

  • 1 decade ago

    You're 22.

    You're an adult.

    I don't see a need for a curfew....

    Talk to your mother about it.

  • Your an adult.

    You have your life headed in the right direction.

    I say move in with your boyfriend.

    He sounds like a nice guy if you are planning on marrying him.

  • 1 decade ago

    You're an adult you should be able to crawl home whenever ya feel like it :] My opinion tell your mom that she has no reason to not trust you and you think you're responsible enuff to not do something stupid :] Hope I helped!

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