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Originally Posted by willravel
I was less than 1 when the Drinking Act of 1984 was passed. So I can't say I had a solid opinion about it.
Alcohol is something that should only be enjoyed by people with the maturity necessary not to abuse it. Considering the incredible stigmas attached to alcohol for people between 18-20, and considering how often it leads to terrible tragedies, I would be remiss to allow my child or children to drink underage. What kind of message would that send to them? "Alcohol is so important, I think it's worth breaking the law to drink it." That's not a message I'm comfortable communicating.
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Does this mean you didn't drink until you were 21? Just out of curiosity.
I don't think it has anything to do with the law per se. Frankly, I wouldn't be opposed to the drinking age here (19) being lowered a year, for the sake of removing some of the stigma involved with alcohol.
Teenagers experiment. It's part of growing up. Denial doesn't prevent that, but a responsible parent acknowledges it and takes steps to make sure their teenager does it in a safe and responsible fashion (as much as it is possible to do so).