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Tilted Cat Head
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Location: Manhattan, NY
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Originally Posted by willravel
Even without a law, I wouldn't have given my children alcohol until they were adults. Rationality, morality and identity are still forming. Like it or not, young people lack the necessary skills to make the decisions adults are expected to make. This extends to alcohol. If you don't believe me, take a look at drunk driving statistics.
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So it's the law for selective service, and in some countries mandatory service of armed forces. I'm not so much a fan of the "I can die for my country but I can't have a beer" argument, but it stands in the face of your statement. 18 is an adult, but not adult enough to drink beer.
Shouldn't then by that same rationality, morality, and idenity come into play as well for signing contracts? By your extention 18 year olds should not be allowed to sign binding contracts.
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