Pros And Cons Of Lowering The Drinking Age To 18

Alfonso Vargas

Mrs. Harder

English 10

8 february 2023

Should the minimum legal drinking age be lowered to 18

Should the USA lower the drinking age down to 18 is a good idea or not? They both have their cons or pros in this story but there are more pros than cons. There have been scientific studies on this topic and they also say that it should be lower so we have less addents. The drinking age should be lowered to 18 because it would cut down on binge drinking by college students We should lower the drinking age to 18 so we can educate this kids or teens about alcohol. In the article The Fallacies of the 21-Year-Old Drinking Age it states ¨Since the French youth are usually exposed to alcohol at earlier ages than their American counterparts, they better understand risks associated with the poisonous drink and learn to manage their alcohol without parental supervision¨(wollins par 10). The earlier you start drinking, the better you know the risk. Also it helps you know what your limit is so you don't get drunk at a party. Some effects for drinking are High blood

In the article it states “Rather than try to outlaw 18-year-olds from drinking, we must instead focus on giving them the resources to drink responsibly. This includes not only greater transportation options besides a car but also better regulated drinking spaces and better education on drinking responsibly”(Rue par 5). By lowering the legal drinking age to 18, there is the potential to help reduce binge drinking among teenagers and college students. It has been argued that the United States will be able to normalize responsible drinking habits at a younger age if the drinking age is lowered. This normalization of responsible drinking habits can help reduce the risk of binge drinking among teenagers and college students by providing them with a better understanding of alcohol