I noticed in Europe drinking is legal for teenagers (age?), and there doesn't seem to be as many drinking problems like the States, any opinions?
2007-02-24 05:37:54 · 23 answers · asked by ? 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i have been to europe, and yes laws are different. However, they are also different there. Most teens walk, ride buses and most I know have motorcycles/mopeds. Here everyone has cars and drive fast like morons! Drinking in europe is introduced very young in wine. My family makes wine in Europe, god FORBID PARENTS made wine here - stupid kids would be selling it on EBAY while drinking it. Its different here in US versus Europe.
City life is so different. Clubs allow young teens and stay open late. Here you need fake ID. If they change the drinking law in the US, they better make driving age 30!
2007-02-24 09:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mammamia3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the problem isn't the age, but the attitude.
In Europe, people grow up with a bottle of wine at the dinner table to complement a good meal, or some cider with galettes and crepes.
You need to see alcohol not as something to get drunk on but rather as a special drink that needs to be taken in moderation, to enjoy for the taste of it.
I think it's perfectly OK to drink a beer or a glass of champagne or a glass of wine or cider at 16.
For stronger alcohol, I'd say 18 (like in Europe) is good.
2007-02-24 05:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But Europe might have more strict laws to prevent such drinking problems that happen in th States. And in USA, the age 18 is when you are considered a responsible adult, and at age 16, that's honestly when teen behavior is most outrageous. Just imagine the chaos that would happen if we let 16 year olds to drink. In teen years, teens consider themselves in charge of everything, so they do as they please. So most of the DO drink, but they wouldn't drive too, because they'd get caught. If it becomes legal for them to drink, they would be driving all around the place drunk. . .
2007-02-24 05:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Givererer. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the drinking age should be raised to 30.
Seriously, the reason why the lowest rates of alcoholism exist in Jewish families is because wine is introduced to younger family members as something that should be respected and used in moderation. Also, they get to experience what real wine tastes like at an early age, and so it does not have this mysterious, "forbidden fruit" label attached to it.
The same goes for other cultures where wine is incorporated into daily life and where also drinking in moderation is learned.
2007-02-24 05:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but I do think that it should be lowered to 18. If your are old enough to vote, then it should aslo be the legal drinking age. I think 16 is a little to young.
2007-02-24 05:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by sandy n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELL NO!
With the way I've seen teens drive, I don't think they should allow 16 year olds to drive much less drink. Being drunk in Europe is acceptable. I don't like drunks and I think the punishment for drinking and driving should be increased to if they accidentally kill someone they should be locked up for ten years mandatory.
2007-02-24 05:46:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No way. Being 16 is tough enough. sorry to say but i do not think 16 year olds are mature for the responsibility that comes with drinking. I have ived in Eurpoe and the kids there are used to having wine at dinner and do not abuse it.
2007-02-24 05:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by carriec 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most accidents are caused by 16 year old drivers. Imagine if they had been drinking legally. No, I really don't think that would be a wise choice.
2007-02-24 05:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hell No!
Kids have a hard enough time dealing with it at the current legal age! And this is coming from a 22 year old!
2007-02-24 05:49:47 · answer #9 · answered by scootkat84 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Alcohol is a drug ... a pretty deadly one too. People who drink alcohol in any fashion are playing with their lives. It's not cool to drink ... go to any rehab in America or Europe.
2007-02-24 09:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by divinity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋