At what age do you think it's appropriate to try drinking?
395667
Legal age is appropriate.  Now if you are really asking when you should try it...that is another question.  Personally I do not know why some people make a big deal about drinking.  Know the facts.  Know what can happen when you drink and drive.  Ask your parents.  In my situation, I was able to drink wine when I was a child for religious reasons.  Now I did not like it.  My sister did!  She was a year younger than me also.  I look back and chuckle because she became a big drinker and now she doesn't even drink.  I am not against drinking...but I also do not keep any alcohol in my house.  I do not need it, want it, or even crave it.  You are obviously are young and do not let peer pressure detour what you want.  I have 2 children 18 and 20.  My son has tried beer...didn't like it.  My daughter has not tried anything.  I am very lucky because their Dad is a big beer drinker and I didn't actually drink.  I guess they went after my example. I do have a margarita once in a blue moon, but that is it.  You will know when the time is right.  Just wait until you know it is right for you.  Underage drinking is not acceptable.  Remember this.
649679
This is a confusing issue. Until the age of 21 you cannot drink but at the age of 18 you are "legally" old enough to make your own decisions, enter into legal contracts, join the military, buy a home, a car etc. So I would have to say based on the above reasons at 18 you are "legally" an adult.
812183
Yes it should. The legal drinking age being 21 does not prevent under age kids from drinking. I drank more when I was under 21 than when I turned 21. If you are a legal adult, and can gamble, join the military, sign a contract, and get married you should be able to legally drink. The problem is not drinking the problem is ones lack of self control.
304055
18\nIf you're old enough to marry or to go to war and kill (or get killed) for your country, you definitely should be able to decide for yourself whether you want to get one glass or drunk. It may be bad for you, but so are many things that are legal.
121981
no because of the effects it can do on your brain at that young age is really bad b/c ur so young and small drink can cause horible damage to your brain. but as you get older u get bigger and your organs can filter out the alcohol easier.
892636
Usually there is no set age like with cigarettes or alcohol. If you know what to do with them, buy them.
874279
How old do you have to be?
725761
well i drank when i was 13 and my parents know so is the same with my cousin who got drunk when he was 13 and my other cousins your like your age.\nbut yeah mothers are just worried that you might be a alcoholic or get in accidents you should tell her that your old enough and your responsible. But geesh do say that to your mom shes trying to protect you thats what all moms do but then we break the rules so...Good Luck and drink some grey goose.
138658
if you're over 18 it seems ok.
1013571
you should wait until your 18
84336
I would strongly challenge the 18-year-old (or older) who would even talk with you, other than standard polite social acknowledgement.  Someone who would provide mentorship is an obvious exception, but that is not how I understand the nature of the question.  Since this question is in the "Love and Romance" category, it is obvious that something more would ultimately be sought from such contacts from one or both of the peoplpe involved.  I would challenge the older person regarding his or her mental state, morals and ethics, primary relationships, and boundary issues, as well as remind him or her that any intimate action could verily easily be legally argued as statuatory rape.  With all due respect to Diva4167, I would also be concerned about the younger person's primary relationships, as well as the fact that people of that age can be very fickle.  Someone who can seem to be very special one day can seem horrible the next, because he or she is acting perfectly normally, but not within a set of ideals.  16 is the age to drive, 18 is the age of majority, and 21 is the legal drinking age.  Those are the boundaries that this society has set, and there are consequences for blurring them.  The difference between 24 and 28 is four years, but the difference between 14 and 18 is a lifetime.  Live *your* life.  Be well.\n\nAlso, I would challenge why you felt it necessary to ask essentially the same question five times within a two-hour period.  If you were an 18-year-old asking about a 22-year-old, I would be concerned about how he would react to your attention span.  If you are serious about this, please just pose the question once, review the answers, and be done with it.  Be well.
49401
Here in Canada the drinking age is 19, I think that's fair. I think 21 is a bit high. Smoking should be 18...so should the legal age of consent, btw.
802243
I don't think any age is too old. people should be able to learn at any stage in their life.
990733
only if you are not old enough to drink.
361811
Anytime after 25, because you mature and change so much between the ages of 18 and 25.  Plus it gives you a chance to get the partying out of you're system and you get a chance to be young and have fun without worrying about anybody else.   May sound selfish but every once in a while we all have a right to be selfish and if you're married you don't have that chance.
696482
I would think it safe to take beginning at age 12.  Under that age, let your parents make that decision.  It is just for gas relief.
563996
Indiana\n- No one under the age of 21 years is allowed to consume, transport, or possess alcohol. But he/she is allowed to consume, transport, or posses alcohol when supervised by the parent or guardian. Something also interesting, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished. But is allowed when the child is with a parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of the child, and who is older that 21 years of age. This law does not apply to places like a sports arena, convention center, and etc. (the complete list is found at the given link below). Anyone under the age of 21 can not drive any motor vehicle with a BAC of .02 but less than a BAC of .08. For anyone 21 years of age or older can not drive if they have a BAC of .08 but less than a BAC of .15.