Prompt
Some countries are considering imposing curfews in which teenagers will not be allowed outdoors at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 weighs safety concerns against freedom of movement; Band 9 evaluates curfews against evidence (mixed effectiveness, particularly ineffective for organized crime), analyzes enforcement bias, and argues that if safety is the goal, alternatives (youth centers, mentoring, addressing root causes) may be more effective while preserving autonomy.
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