Underage drinking

I've had a beer every weekend since I was 7.
I don't drink for the sake of it, I drink because I enjoy to drink. Yes I'm doing something illegal, but, I'm not getting wasted. :/
It's so hard to explain!!

^well you know your limit, so its ok, i guess your not being like drunk sparling on the floor

I think that most kids have at least tried alcohol, wheather it be at a party, or even from their parents at weddings and such.

I think alcohol is just abit of fun for some people,
but teenagers who get wasted every single weekend and don't know what else to do with there spare time but get wasted are disgusting to me.
Alcohol can cause alot of problems and teenagers just need to realise that before they drink.

What do teens need Alcohol for?

You can have fun without it, and it doesn't numb pain.

So what's the point of breaking the law and drinking underage?

I do have an exception to my beliefs, and that's a glass of wine a day. It's very good for you no matter what age you are.

Underage drinking isn't pretty. When I was in seventh grade I'd often have to work with a guy who got smashed every Sunday night, and possibly Monday morning too. Once he explained to me in detail exactly what he and his girlfriend had been up to last night. I had to sit next to her in band *shudders* Another time he couldn't multiply 5 by 3. Please remember, we were TWELVE.

I think kids do it because they're bored or think it will make their problems go away.
I don't think the Government can stop it, it's just human nature.
And, around here everyone is getting it from a college kid, or drinking moonshine.

I'm pretty much against drinking in general, so underage drinking is definitely not something I do or agree with. I don't hate on people who drink underage (or of age) but it is rather annoying when the under-agers think they're cool and brag about it. "Oh I got so wasted this one time..." Like I'm supposed to think that's cool or something. I really don't. I think they're trying to get my respect by talking about it but really they're losing it. Just my $.02.

It's ugly, it's illegal and it's wrong. Yeah, I drank too when I was underaged, but never to the extremes you sometimes see these kids in. And yes, they're still KIDS! I saw a girl who couldn't have been more than 12 years old, lying unconcious with her friends surrounding her and laughing at her for not being able to cope with her booze, and I couldn't help but wonder who would get her home after her friends had passed out as well.

Basically, I don't have a problem with teens having a drink or two at a party or something, but drinking till you pass out is not only dangerous for your health (even when you're an adult), but also exposes you to people who might take advatage of you. That I've never been able to understand, or the fact how it's somehow cool to lose your memory after drinking.

I think, that on one level its wrong, but its ok to have a little if the persons parent or guardian has let them have some.

I think so many teens have it becais eit makes them feel grown up and special.

The goverment should reduce the amount of people drinking alchahol because alchahol can take over and take controll and make people do they wouldn't normally do.

Alchahol is now cheaper and easier to get hold of.

What do you think about underage drinking?
Uh. Sure. I know the more someone 15 or under drinks, the more likely they are to become dependent on it when they're older, and that makes me sad.
But the way I see it right now, for me, is I'm 18 and here you need to be 19 to purchase alcohol. If I went to Quebec or Alberta, or someone where the legal age is 18, I would be able to buy it. So how does the province I'm drinkin in affect anything?
I can' really word that properly, but it pisses me off. I don't get trashed everytime I'm drinking.
What do you think is the cause for so many teens to do so?
It seems to be getting easier for teen to get a hold of it. Some parents, I know, are willing to buy it for their children.
A lot of people have a cousin or sibling who has no problem getting it for them.
People want to do what they're not supposed to do or have things they know they can not or should not have.
What do you think the goverment should do to reduce the amount of people drinking alchol?
PROHIBITION.
Not really. I think that may actually increase it.
I think putting the calories per serving on the label would turn off some people after a few drinks, maybe.
Upping the price would turn some people off as well.
How do you think so many people have suddenly been able to pay, or get hold of the alchol?
If you have someone who has no problem going in an buying it for you, as long as you have a part time job, it can be easy to get.
Some people are likely to steal it out of their parents' mini bar. Some liquor store owners probably do not care who they sell it to -- as long as they're paying with money.
As I've said before, parents and siblings/cousins/co-workers will buy it.

I think it's going to happen, no matter what the age limit. That point is proved by previous posts. And streaks in the sky is right, this 21 thing, is purely America. I think alot of the reason so many kids get drunk is because it is illegal.
Like, ooh, look at me, I'm a badass, I get drunk and I'm 13.
It's ridiculous.

I know I have a drinkinbg problem, but that's because I often turn to drinking to solve my problems. Trust me, it doesn't work.

Alcohol tastes funny >.<!

Jet Black Feeling's Got a point
why would u wanna drink something which taste funi?

oOHang em highOo:

why would u wanna drink something which taste funi?

for the effect.

reason people drink? human nature, imo. its just one of those things in life you have the choice to try in this life, it works for some, and doesn't for others.
if you can have your drink, and not get yourself, or anyone else in trouble, i have no problem with it. i pretty much get drunk every weekend with my friends. it is fun, for me. when i've gone out and not had enough drink i have had a miserable night. i'm simply that person who needs a few drinks in them to loosen up, get happy and a lil more carefree. don't get me wrong, i know there are many who can have a smashing time w/o drink, some of my friends are like that, but thats just not me. for me, and for others like me, it is harmless fun and good times! i like the 'merry' feeling. and i've never had a hangover so bad i'd regret it or anything.
however, on the other hand, there are those with problems, there are those who can't handle it, or control themselves and those whom are much better off w/o it in their lives. thats why it all comes down to the individual. i think it all depends on the unique situation. we're all different, we all have our own limits and own demons.

again my "friends" they drink a lot.
i wasn't drunk in my life (ok ok i'm only 14 x]) i want to say this a least untill i'm 18 or something
drinking for me is bad bad bad