would making the legal drinking age to 21 in the uk more safe?
I have wondered this for a while now, working as a bar manager, and doorman, i feel it could help with a lot of problems with anti-social behaviour, binge drinking and other things. would the
drink driving statistics come down? would car deaths come down? would our streets in britain become safer? would it help bring insurance down for younger people?
but i would be against because, the pub industry would loose money, taxes may go up, students would have nothing to do(possibly university prices being raised)and because i was 18, and had a great couple of weekends.
No, because it wouldn’t stop them drinking anyway!
As a bar manager, doorman, bouncer etc. I can understand how it might make things cleaner for you IF age i.d. was mandatory.
The kids would still drink anyway. They always have and always will, and making it more taboo will only worsen the problem.
The only safe way to go is awareness. You can’t tell these kids to not drink. At least, not for many, many years.
Parents, teachers and publications should be teaching them HOW to drink; what signs to watch for when your body is saying “Take a Break!” (dizziness, double vision, nausea etc.) How to stop those symptoms developing – lots of tricks – where to splash cold water to regain control; how to nibble and sip; how you can have a glass of water added to your order – and take alternative sips of both drinks – that way you don’t lose face with your group, but are controlling your alcoholic intake. How to handle peer pressure without adverse effects . What drinks to ask for; how to understand what they will do to you according to your individual genetic make-up and body mass weight, and how to still impress. How not to end up in the gutter with your mini-skirt above your knickers, or start a riot, or throw up all over the place. And so on!
These are the issues that adults need to address; not more rules.
You can’t stop the kids from indulging. The only thing is to teach them how to indulge with dignity and safety.
I’ve been chewing this problem over for a few months, so was very drawn to your question. I want to write an “Underage Drinker’s Guide to A Rough Night Out” but I’ve been told no-one would be interested!
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