What age would you allow your child to drink alcohol, is 18 the right age? (uk)?!


Question: What age would you allow your child to drink alcohol, is 18 the right age!? (uk)!?
what the best age to try alcohol for the 1st time, what age is' safe ' in YOUR opinion!? Due to the rise in alcoholic addiction/binge drinking culture amongst UK youth, should it be raised to 21 and over ,or kept as is(18 and over)!?

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18 is the correct age in the Uk!. I am 22 and I did do the underage drinking thing and I started at about 14! learned the hard way and had to have my stomach pumped so I think if I had my own kids I would probably let them drink supervised at about 17, any younger is a No No! Nowadays I do agree with you I think it should be to over 21 as people abuse it, there are so many binge drinkers out there - I was one!

Not only that the crime rate on a fri and saturday night in the Uk is ridiculous due to the drinking!! Everyone suffers because of it!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

We seem to be overlooking something: AGE is not always a measure of MATURITY!. There are some 18-year-olds who would be responsible drinkers, and some people twice that age who would not!.

So there is no one "best" age to try alcohol for the first time!. But if you set a good example at home, if your child has friends who would not encourage binge drinking as the best way to have fun, and if there is not a history of alcoholism in the family, then I would feel more comfortable about their drinking alcohol!.

It is also important to stress (1) it's perfectly OK not to drink at all if one chooses not to, and (2) if you do drink, NEVER drink & drive!!Www@Enter-QA@Com

I live in the US and it is 21!. I believe it is should be based on the matuity level of your child!. If you feel as if the child can handle responsible drinking and you can present it to them in a way that it is not a big deal!. Then have the first one with your child!. I think sheltering only causes abuse later in life!. Education is important and also keeping your child invoved and motivated in their own lives will reduce the chances of abuse!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

I would say 16 but perhaps with an adult!. No younger than that, though!.
I mean at 16 you can get married etc, but you should be able to to try alcohol!.
18 or over to buy though, definitely!.

also, if you raised the limit I expect more kids would rebel against it and the problem would continue!.

At least if the age was lower then kids wouldn't be pushed into drinking by peer pressure!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

Personally i think it's fine to let kids drink at 13, just not a lot!. My dad let my brother and I just try alcohol at 13!. He wanted to take the fun out of drinking so we wouldn't wait till we were 21 and then get blasted!. I'm 15 right now and it has already worked!. If I drink it is only socially and I have one drink at most!. I've never been drunk and i don't plan ever get drunk!.

I live in the US, but most of my friends think its "really cool" to drink!. if they weren't forced to wait so long it probably wouldn't be a very big deal!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

Well Some kids are IDIOTS and are irresponsible!. Which is why the limit is 21, BUT even adults are idiots!. I always thought 18 was fine, but as I got older I realized no it should be 21!. I know people are still idiots as adults, but kids are stupider!. So if my kids were mature their first sip at 16!. And occasional drinks at home at 18!. Thats how my parents treated me!. I was responsible!. I knew idiots though who weren't!. So I say 21 still!. But 18 is usually fine I still insist though that some 18 year olds are stupid!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

It should be lowered to 18!. At 18 men can go fight and die for their country in a war but they cant have a beer!? I just think that is stupid!. 18 is an adult anyway!. I will never be a "drinker" but I still think it should be lowered to 18 for that reason!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

well no age is particularly safe!. where i live 19 is considered ''safe''
im not sure about the 21 thing!.!.!.!.

if u are that concerned about ur child then i suggest letting them take a sip of what ur drinking!.that way they learn their limits and know that they are in safe hands :)
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i think making it to 18 before you drink is good actually!. even in the united states!. most people start drinking at 15 or younger here in the united states!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

Upping the age wouldn't have any effect what so ever!. People will still manage to get drunk somehow!.

Maybe you'll see less younger people in night clubs and pubs, but they will be drinking somewhere else and probably causing more trouble!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

raising the drinking age doesn't solve the problem!.
Most kids drink before that age!. There are laws against drunk drivers and people still do it!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

I don't mind kids over 12 having a little wine with dinner, if an adult is present!. Kids will learn moderation and control with alcohol!. Less likely to abuse!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

21, but no matter what age the drinking limit is, there are adults that still don't drink responsibly!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

If kids are around alcohol from a young age there's a lesser chance of them abusing it when they're older!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

I started drinking when I was 14!. I am perfectly fine!. And I drank a alot!Www@Enter-QA@Com

16 but the legal age is 18
and no it shudnt be raised to 21 and overWww@Enter-QA@Com

15, safe 18---should be legal at 19Www@Enter-QA@Com

the legal age in USA is 21, in all statesWww@Enter-QA@Com

21Www@Enter-QA@Com

Drinking kills!. I let mine start smoking pot at 15!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

i think 18 and deff if theres a parent home!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

14!.!.!.but not a lotWww@Enter-QA@Com

My opinion is never!. We don't drink!. Who needs it!?Www@Enter-QA@Com

18 and over, read this link below, they were talking about lowering the legal drinking age to 18 in the US, which would be smart!. For one since 18 is the legal "adult" age, two because they now work the same hrs as the rest of us and pay taxes the same, Three because they can join the military, come home, but can't have a drink!? That don't sound right when they send US troops off to other countrys where they are in fact able to drink and have access to it, Four they are allowd to get married!. watch that Video beloow tho it gives you some things to think about, they gave an idea about a drinking liscence, as in taking a responsibility course for drinking!.

I 'm 23 yrs old, was 15 when i had my first drink and it was at home with my parents and their friends and i got awfully sick lol!. The next day my dad said now we did that because we know your in high school now, you"ll be going to parties with friends where it is available and want you to be able to handle yourself in such siduations, not saying that it is ok because it is illegal, but we were in high school once and know your going to atleast try it, was best you did it here with us and now youve learned how much you can handel, what it does to you, how it makes you feel!. I also learned to not mix liquor!.!. was rly bad lol!. From that night i blacked out, and threw up a lot, and havent gotten so tore up since, now i go out with friends and im always the one to take care of everyone and i know my limits, i can have a couple shots of tequila and maybe a couple of fruity drinks in between and that is enough!.

It's important to talk to your child about it, if your up for it, i would have them try it at home with you there and not their friends just you and your adult friends so they are learning the responsible way to drink!. he truth hurts, but a majority of high school students will atleast try it away from home, at a party, ect!. To answer your question, 16 would be the normal age to let them atleast try it at home once, but make sure you talk to them about it!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

16 even if it's illegal!.Www@Enter-QA@Com



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