Lowering the legal drinking ageAlmost everyone can agree that alcohol should not be given or allowed to children under a certain age. Alcohol is a very dangerous substance and if you consume it incorrectly or immaturely, the consequences can pose a great danger to users or those around them. Recent discussions regarding alcohol consumption focus on whether the legal drinking age should be lowered from twenty-one to eighteen. This controversial issue is of particular concern to college students, as alcohol consumption has become a significant part of college life and is found everywhere on college campuses. Supporters of lowering the legal drinking age from 21 argue that it has not stopped teenagers from drinking, but has instead encouraged illegal underage drinking. On the other hand, however, opponents of lowering the legal drinking age argue that adolescents have not yet reached an age where they can handle alcohol responsibly. The legal drinking age should remain at 21, as people tend to be more mature and responsible. 21 years old than at 18 years old. 18-year-olds are typically entering a new phase of independence from their parents through college or the workforce, and are more prone to excessive alcohol consumption, risky sexual activity, and d other irresponsible behavior due to a lack of maturity. Even though there are only a few years between these two ages, I feel like a lot of growth and maturation happens during these years. The right to drink should be granted at a higher age because of the dangers of alcohol consumption. There are many risks associated with inappropriate alcohol consumption, and we need to ensure that people are mature and responsible enough to realize the major effects it can have on life. Alcohol can negatively affect us in many ways, including our social relationships.... ... middle of paper......" effect that will lead to illegal alcohol consumption; facilitating access to alcohol alcohol to high school students and even college students In conclusion, I think that the legal drinking age should not be lowered because drinking can be dangerous for everyone's health and well-being. eminent philosopher Whiting: “Alcohol is the oldest and most widely consumed drug in the world” (Whiting) Alcohol consumption should be limited because of the responsibility required when drinking alcohol. , Teenagers do not fully understand the serious effects of drinking alcohol at an early age. It can lead to many long-term problems like alcohol abuse, addictions, car accidents, brain damage and. even death I think that leaving the legal drinking age at 2 gives young adults more time to mature and become aware of the long term problems that can arise when alcohol is consumed irresponsibly...