Drinking age



Abstract

In this research paper, research has been conducted about the drinking age that what should be the legal age of drinking? What is the minimum drinking age in different countries? What are the hazards of drinking alcohol? What are the actions that are to be taken for avoiding drugs and alcohol? The result of drinking alcohol is also explained in this research paper. In the end, conclusion about research of drinking age, has also been discussed (Hanson, 2012).

Drinking age

Introduction

Growing age affects a lot of factors in a person, but most of all it affects the interests of a person. As a rule of nature, where there is restriction, there is curiosity. All over the world, irrespective of religion, parents give children certain values. They clearly specify the dos and don'ts according to their age. As the children grow, their interests also change. They become more interested in what they consider adult stuff'. Alcohol drinking is one of the many adult things that attract the youth. Although, it is the main duty of parents to give their kids good values, but they cannot keep an eye over them everywhere. As long as they are at home, parents can watch over them. But they can practice alcohol drinking anywhere outside their parents' sight. To share the responsibility of parents, there are laws in every society. Laws chalk out a boundary that nobody can cross. It is the responsibility of government and law bodies to make sure that people are following the laws (Hanson, 2012).

Alcohol drinking is common though in almost every society, but it has obvious drawbacks. It adversely affects health and personality. From a medical point of view, below a certain age alcohol drinking may result in psychological and personality disorders. This is the main reason, that the drinking age matters a great deal. Every country has defined laws in this regard. In fact, there are international laws regarding drinking age, as well. According to the Act of 1984, people below the age of 21 cannot consume alcoholic drinks. But all countries have set their own limits, and this act is not followed firmly everywhere.

Discussion

To discuss the topic in detail, we must have good information about:

The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984

Minimum drinking age in different countries.

Hazards of drinking.

Reasons of drinking at a young age.

How to stop drinking at restricted age.

The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984

According to law, the minimum drinking age in USA is about 21. The national minimum drinking age act of 1984 ordered all the countries that the minimum age of drinking authority should be 21 so they all have to increase their minimum purchase to 21. According to federal highway aid act, a great loss of highway funds was faced by those states that did not accept law. The US department of transportation has proved that this act has been accepted by all the states. National law forbids the alcohol sell and purchase (Hanson.D.J, 2012) (Sacramento, ...