Do you remember your first taste of alcohol? How old were you? Twenty-one? All 50 states currently demand that their citizens reach age 21 before they can legally drink. But there's a growing movement that says mandatory minimum laws may do more harm than good. When determining the right date when a young person can take one of their final steps towards personal responsibility and freedom, what's the right answer?
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Parents Can and Should Set Boundaries.
- From GHSA
By Governors Highway Safety Association - The States' Voice on Highway Safety
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This argument is ridiculous
First off, the opening statement of this objection states the same fact presented and then admits the flaw. Prohibiting your children is the only option. That is what CR is arguing is wrong. Parent's legally only have that option, not the option of teaching their children responsible drinking habits. Almost all of the closing statement that lists the risks of alcohol doesn't even apply here. The risk of dying in a car crash requires that the parent let their child go driving after drinking with them. The risk of contracting an STD and getting pregnant from drinking with your child assumes a far more horrible situation inside of the home. As far as depression, suicide, and developing a dependancy, studies are showing that these would only be a risk if you are getting your child drunk, which is not exactly teaching them responsible drinking now is it?
- PhilyG
January 29, 2009 10:44PM
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