The current legal drinking age in the US is twenty-one years old, but this paper argues for an increase in that age. It explores the benefits of raising the age limit and addresses counter arguments against doing so. The paper also raises questions about the advantages of increasing the drinking age, the impact of the current age limit, the best way to implement the change, and the negative consequences of raising the age. Additionally, it discusses various arguments surrounding this topic. The thesis statement asserts that alcohol abuse among young people is a result of the current age limit and therefore it is necessary to raise it.
In America, individuals must be twenty-one years old to legally drink alcohol. However, many believe that this age is too young for responsible consumption. Therefore, there is a suggestion to increase the drinking age to twenty-four years in order to ensure ma
...turity when handling alcohol effectively. At twenty-one years old, most individuals are still considered adolescents and lack rational decision-making abilities, especially when under alcohol's influence. Emotional decision-making due to hormonal changes during this stage may lead them to engage in dangerous activities such as unprotected sex which increases risks of unwanted pregnancies and contracting HIV/AIDS.
Drinking alcohol at the age of twenty-one can result in young individuals getting into avoidable fights while being under the influence. This behavior has the potential to harm others and even lead to fatalities. The United States has seen its fair share of club altercations involving young people, disrupting the peace within these establishments and impacting business operations. As a consequence, many young drinkers find themselves facing legal issues and needing parental assistance fo
bail. Additionally, consuming alcohol at a young age has contributed to a significant number of car accidents with multiple deaths as intoxicated youths choose to get behind the wheel. Despite these negative outcomes, some Americans argue that maintaining or lowering the legal drinking age fosters early responsibility learning.
