How to Sneak Out at Night. If you're not about to be the only one who wasn't at the party,
follow these sneaky tips. You will need Practice Pajamas Patience Friends Alarm (optional)
and cell phone (optional). Step 1. Walk through your exit route during the day to familiarize
yourself with any potential noises. Fix squeaks and creaks if possible. Step 2. Dress in your
pajamas, and say goodnight to your parents as you pretend to go to bed. In case you fall
asleep, set an alarm to go off 15 minutes before you want to leave. Use your phone and
set it on vibrate if possible. Step 3. Wait until you are positive your parents are sleeping.
Listen for loud, deep breathing and snoring. Step 4. Tiptoe through the house to get to
the door. If your room is on the first floor, climb out of a window. Step 5. Quietly unlock
the door and gently close it behind you. Step 6. Be sure to leave the door unlocked so you
don't have to worry about jangling keys when you get back. Step 7. Don't do anything illegal.
It's one thing if your parents catch you coming in, but quite another if the police bring
you home. Did you know Daytime curfews for youth in a California community resulted in
a 39 percent drop in truancy and a 29 percent decrease in crime during school hours.