Hey! I decided to start a little bit here and there called 'For or Against'!
Basically, its sort of debate-like post to see what you the readers think about topics I bring to talk about.
I will start by explaining about the topic and its popularity, then list a few of its pros and cons. And then at the end, give my own personal responses to the matter.
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Drinking is obviously what we call the consumption of beverages into yourself through the month. But the drinking I am referring to is the intake of alcoholic beverages.
Many people in our world today consume alcohol either occasionally, weekly, daily, or hourly. Its most popular on holidays, like New Years, St. Patrick's Day, or other various holidays where adults (or young adults) like to party it up with beer and wine. And high intakes of alcohol happen in bars, nightclubs, college or high school parties, etc.
In most European countries, drinking can start as young as 4 with maybe just drinking some wine with their dinner. And in certain counties drinking ages either start at 16, 18, 20, and 21 in America. Usually if you are legal in most countries, you may drink.
But the downfall to the age is that younger people usually get or have the option to drink legal or illegally.
The reason there are age limits is because they say that the brain doesn't finish developing until the person reaches a certain age, usually 20/21. And that minor or young adults will and can kill their brain cells by alcohol consumption. And drinking can lead to a shortened life or other health concerns for teens.
While most think only adults should drink, usually drinking starts before the person is legal and allowed to drink, which can lead to them gaining an addiction. Alcohol IS in fact a drug, a legal drug, but just like cigarettes, it can cause various health issues like liver cancer.
Though people find alcohol as a relaxing treat, it also affects the brain and can cause emotional swings and sometimes 'show what the person really is'. Some people become sad, others aggressive, and others crawl into a dopey persona.
Though in most religions, alcohol is either forbidden or not really permitted on a daily basis, our society sees alcohol as one of the glamour drugs. That makes it so that people think it is cool to be a drinker and such.
But it can also cause people to cause harm to themselves and others. Some people may get into a car accident because of a careless driver who was drinking while others may pass out and may even become a victim of rape.
My personal answer is that I am against it, not because of age, but because of maturity, I believe you should take a test to decide are you smart enough to be a drinker rather than just reach an age, but I know people would hate that. Though all of my friends drink (we are all like 17-20) but I know they are mature enough to handle themselves.
The reason there are age limits is because they say that the brain doesn't finish developing until the person reaches a certain age, usually 20/21. And that minor or young adults will and can kill their brain cells by alcohol consumption. And drinking can lead to a shortened life or other health concerns for teens.
While most think only adults should drink, usually drinking starts before the person is legal and allowed to drink, which can lead to them gaining an addiction. Alcohol IS in fact a drug, a legal drug, but just like cigarettes, it can cause various health issues like liver cancer.
Though people find alcohol as a relaxing treat, it also affects the brain and can cause emotional swings and sometimes 'show what the person really is'. Some people become sad, others aggressive, and others crawl into a dopey persona.
Though in most religions, alcohol is either forbidden or not really permitted on a daily basis, our society sees alcohol as one of the glamour drugs. That makes it so that people think it is cool to be a drinker and such.
But it can also cause people to cause harm to themselves and others. Some people may get into a car accident because of a careless driver who was drinking while others may pass out and may even become a victim of rape.
My personal answer is that I am against it, not because of age, but because of maturity, I believe you should take a test to decide are you smart enough to be a drinker rather than just reach an age, but I know people would hate that. Though all of my friends drink (we are all like 17-20) but I know they are mature enough to handle themselves.
Here are a few replies from people I asked about this:
Findurlove - I am against teenager drinking because as you may or may not have known alcohol consumption and primarily abuse of alcohol consumption brings upon many diseases, most of which are fatal. These really young teenager's wont live up their normal age due to drinking - may differ according to how much each consumes - and so they die at a pretty young age. Having our next generation practically give up on their lives for drinks that have more negatives then it does positives.
Lets consider the positives, it prevents strokes and heart failure, but if it prevents one thing - by which we can prevent in other precautions - and rises the issue of other deadly diseases then why block out the negatives? Plus, to get the positives, you need to drink moderately, and that is never the issue, we primarily see drunk teenagers whom do it for fun and not for health.
Queen-of-mean. - I'm against drinking 'cuz of my religion. God forbidden alcohol for reasons.. and alcohol can be very dangerous for the future. Even though I'm Muslim and don't drink but there is a lot of my family members that still drink
Ciaraleanne - I'm against it because I think it has a bad influence on younger people. They can get themselves into situations such as being taken advantage of and becoming pregnant. I just don't believe people who haven't reached the full level of maturity should be allowed to consume it. Then again, I am against even adults drinking it because of the damage it can do.
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So I ask you, do you believe we should allow in our society for 18 and up year olds to be able to consume alcohol?
Are you for or against teen drinking?
Tell me in the comments below and why!
Love, Dei
