moonstrucksoul: that's bollocks.
Legal drinking age around here is 18, as the age for driving and we're not in for a world of hurt at all. I think between drinking at 21 or allowing them to drive at 16, which one will be more likely to cause hurt? Be consistent and only allow them to drive, drink and be regarded as legally mature at the same age.
edit: heh, funny that 2 replies to the same thing would have exactly opposite opinions, oh well
Sorry, I just don't believe in making it illegal to enjoy a drink with friends. Alcohol abuse is a different matter tho.