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Teenagers

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Lifts & curfews

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AvidDenimOP · 18/02/2026 21:33

So daughter is 16 & has a boyfriend (not long been seeing around a couple of months) she feels should be allowed to stay over night & I have said not yet - I have barely met him, and just feel it’s a bit too soon for overnight stays.
I try to accommodate her & will drop her off/pick her up but have said not every night, it’s been 10.30 week nights & 11/11.30 weekends & pretty much is every night as if not with bf is out with friends, and so today I said no as was already 8pm, but she feels thats not fair. It’s not walking distance for bf or most friends tbh so needs a lift, or train (which do not want her getting back late at night alone) is it unreasonable to say no need a early night?

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Throwntothewolves · 18/02/2026 21:37

Not at all. Set out your expectations. Tell her she needs to plan ahead so you can too. Is there any reason why he can't or won't come to your house to see her?
She shouldn't be doing all the running.

ShawnaMacallister · 18/02/2026 21:39

Are you actually asking if it's unreasonable to not be at your 16 year old's beck and call and to want to go to bed before 10pm? Who is the adult in your household?

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