Pros And Cons Of Lowering The Drinking Age

In this world we have to be cautious about what we do and what decisions we make because life is a precious thing and we don't want to risk it by drinking alcohol which does no good to us. The drinking age should not be lowered or in other words it should stay the same. It prevents young people from getting into the drinking habit. The drinking age should stay the same because if we lower it, it will be easier for younger teens to obtain alcohol and the younger you drink, the more likely you will be an alcoholic in the future.

One reason why the drinking age should stay the same is because it will be easier for younger teens to obtain alcohol if we lower it. According to the 60 minute video “Drinking Debate,” Chuck Hurley stated that Lowering the age will resolve in even younger people drinking. 18 year olds will buy alcohol for 15 year olds.” This research proves that lowering the drinking age will become a problem with teens and their future. A change in laws can become a problem, but we can always keep them

According to the article “Alcohol Can Rewire The Teenage Brain,” the author shows that “kids who start drinking before age 15 are also five times more likely to become alcoholics or abuse alcohol than adults who wait to take their first sip.” This research proves that starting to drink at a younger age is bad for you. If the drinking age lowers, then most adults in the future are most likely to be alcoholics. Another example can be found in the article “Alcohol Can Rewire The Teenage Brain,” when the author Tara Haelle points out that “Teens are more likely than adults to binge.” This research proves that teens are already starting to become alcohol addicts. It's clear that teens should wait til the right age to drink because they are more aware of the consequences that may happen while consuming