Doesn’t cracking down against alcohol just make kids want it more?
According to research, most children respond to clear rules and consequences. Studies have also shown that underage youths choose not to drink if they fear the police may catch them. Many children seek the approval of their parents and choose not to drink if they feel their parents would consider it “very wrong.” Research shows that when the drinking age is 21, those younger than 21 drink less and continue to drink less through their early twenties. The lower rates of drinking before 21 doesn’t mean there are higher rates of drinking after 21. In fact, it’s just the opposite—the amount of drinking is lower.
