The underage Drinking Problem and how to prevent youths from consuming alcohol underage. A perspective view of parents, law enforcement, bar owners, and college students

The ongoing act of underage drinking has been a difficult social problem for parents and community members, bar owners and servers, law enforcement officials, and college students to address. As a college student at Oswego State University, I have noticed underage drinking and the violent actions of students that arise from the consumption of alcohol. The entire situation appalls me. In reading the article entitled, "Taking Aim at Underage Drinking" and "Punish Underage Drinkers More, …

…of this coalition and develops similar law regulations as the State of Maryland has, we will be able to make a positive forward step in the prevention and cessation of underage drinking. Adoption of these types of programs and laws are a necessity to properly incorporate all responsible parties, which include parents and community members, bar and tavern owners, law enforcement officials, and most importantly the college students and children, in a team-oriented action plan.