Why is alcohol prohibited to children? Aside from the "power" to change ones personality instantly. . . . . .
410842
It's prohibited in the United States; not elsewhere.
918995
All three, and everything else.  Kid's have no respect for authority, that includes teachers, parents and police...it's "cool" to be rude to authority, and it's even cooler to get an ASBO.  Equally parents don't seem to want to have control over their children, maybe because all these stupid smacking ban's that are coming into force, parents are now scared to discipline their children, so they leave them to their own devices.\n\nThe society we live in has changed, no one seems to care about anyone else...it's dog eat dog, cold and cruel.  Our attitude's have changed, no one want's to get involved to help someone else, for fear of being shot or stabbed...we're all living in fear of some sort, which I guess makes us the way we've become.\n\nDrugs are part of the culture of today, I will call alcohol a drug too, because so many people have it as a part of their lives, so many young people are dependent on it...it's a vicious cycle that will re-create...and so on and so on.\n\nAnd last but not least, I believe that the constant incoming of immigrants, legal and not legal, is not helping our crime rate.  Watch Crime Watch and count the coloured people...it speaks volumes.
951766
I do not think there is such legal age in Africa. Many young people from 14 and above in Africa takes alcohol at will.
991052
Yes it's Haram (Or forbidden):\n-No drinking\n-No selling\n-No working in any place where it's sold.\n\nWhy? Alcohol causes temporary insanity (disgrace to a human), and can lead to liver damage.
657065
the lowest legal age for tobacco is 16 in alaska. the cop can take it away. he probobly gave a choice of fine or forfeiture. the damned 'forbidden fruit' scenario. we're always going to seek what we cant have. in other parts of the world ive been to im shocked at how young people get into things. but then, its not (drugs, drink, tobacco, ect) popular because its not restricted. my truck for instance, the envy of all who are without one. i couldnt wait to get old enough to drive legally. now, i can drive anywhere but choose not to because its no big deal & am sick of driving every damn day.
792020
i agree.\nthere are plenty of nasty illegal drugs, that people abuse and put added strain on the health services, \njust because alcohol is legal, it doesn't stop it being as destructive and an equally abused drug.\n\ni heard the other day that alcohol will b getting health-warnings, but the alcohol companies r busy finding ways 2 stop it.\n\ni'd rather b trapped in a lift with some1 with a bad case of tourettes than an alcoholic!
556792
if there would be a child in a public school who would take drugs, steal, etc. etc. all after hours, the principal would have the full authority and right to expel this child from school, being that what is done after hours can have and does have an effect on the friends of this child in school. now being that in this private school there are certain standards, they don't want other kids to be influenced by such behaviour, and therefore although i'm not comparing what this girl is doing to drugs, however the concept is the same.
631719
alcohol makes a person do things he/she wouldn't normally do. I think you're mistaken about him. Listen to him, believe and obey him, and help him stop drinking then prove yourself! You're just confused and need more self esteem.
1113988
Tuesday's response is excellent.  Someone who reacts differently before and after drinking is drunk.  It has nothing to do with mpd.  Also, walking in your sleep does not constitute mpd.  Someone who is soundly asleep can get up, but they are definitely still asleep.  It is not explained by multiple personalities.\n\nAnd no, I don't agree with you that everyone has mpd.  MPD is a result of horrific abuse inflicted on a child.  It almost always begins before the age of 8, but that doesn't mean that the person is aware of the mpd.  I have a friend who was born in 1962.  She did not find out about the mpd until 1991 after a car accident.\n\nMPD allows a child to survive abuse of a degree that most people cannot comprehend.  My friend who has mpd had an identical twin who was killed as a part of Satanic ritualistic abuse on their 16th birthday.
531226
They mean they can be able to drink alcohol. A lot of people like to drink and its a sign of growing up; but they can't do that till they're legally 21.
158240
Alcohol can lower inhibitions, so I guess for some people that means bringing out their true nature.  Some people just use being drunk as an excuse to be a jerk or have sex or whatever.
256636
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/LegalDrinkingAge.html has a lengthy discussion on the legal drinking age in the U.S. In particular:\n\nThe National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 required all states to raise their minimum purchase and public possession of alcohol age to 21. States that did not comply faced a reduction in highway funds under the Federal Highway Aid Act.... It does not prohibit persons under 21 (also called youth or minors) from drinking. The term "public possession" is strictly defined and does not apply to possession for the following:\n\n    * An established religious purpose, when accompanied by a parent, spouse or legal guardian age 21 or older\n    * Medical purposes when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist, dentist, nurse, hospital or medical institution\n    * In private clubs or establishments\n    * In the course of lawful employment by a duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer.” \n\nMany of the states that have chosen to specifically prohibit alcohol consumption by those under age 21 have a variety of exceptions. For example,\n\n    Some States allow an exception for consumption when a family member consents and/or is present. States vary widely in terms of which relatives may consent or must be present for this exception to apply and in what circumstances the exception applies. Sometimes a reference is made simply to "family" or "family member" without further elaboration.\n\n    ....\n\n    Some States allow an exception for consumption on private property. States vary in the extent of the private property exception which may extend to all private locations, private residences only, or in the home of a parent or guardian only. In some jurisdictions, the location exception is conditional on the presence and/or consent of the parent, legal guardian, or legal-age spouse.\n\n    Some States also allow exceptions for educational purposes (e.g., students in culinary schools), religious purposes (e.g., sacramental use of alcoholic beverages), or medical purposes.\n\nAccording to their map, consumption of alcohol is prohibited with exceptions in Oregon.
113699
Not sure where you are from ... but the drinking laws in Michigan are quite strict... the problem isn't with enough laws it's with the lack of ability to enforce them.
462555
Maybe some parents believe that if they don't know about it then they won't try it. But I think that some parents are acting naive regarding this idea. It's better to educate kids (well) about drugs and alcohol coupled with parents talking to their kids as well about it. We can't leave the responsibility solely with the school. The school should also support the "parenting" of these kids since the do spend a considerable amount of time in the school with their peers. It's a balancing act and as parents we can just hope and pray that we brought them up well.
566999
beer & liquor companies typically have policies in place where they don't advertise on shows that have a certain % of people under 21 that watch them.  They also don't advertise at certain times of the day to try to stay away from kids seeing their ads.  \n\nThis probably won't be a popular opinion, but here is what I believe: If there were no ads on TV, kids would still drink because they see role models in school, on TV, & in movies drinking.  I don't think ads are the problem, our society values liquor as the semi-legal drug of choice.
875205
I can drink in front of my child without abusing him... However, I cannot in any way smoke in front of my child without having the toxins enter into his lungs...\nSure, some people get wild on alcohol, but a lot don't.  The fact of the matter is that ALL people who smoke in front of children will be sharing their terrible smoke.\nGood Question!!!
9257
I completely agree.  The United States is very alone in this area.  Most states had a lower drinking age some as low as 17 just twenty years ago!  But some crazy concervatives thought differently so this a new silly law was put into effect in the Regan years.  If all states didn't comply with raising the drinking age to 21, they would lose their federal funding on Highways.......so you are now a victim of a concervative perspective on your alcohol intake.\n\nThe reasoning is flawed and of course so are a lot of other things when it comes to making laws.  \n\nPeace!\n:)