another empty bottle: underage

Another Empty Bottle: Underage Drinking Barely out of childhood, young people are today experiencing more freedom, autonomy, and choices than ever, at a time when they still need special nurturing, protection and guidance. Without parents or other adults safeguarding, the young adolescents are at risk of harming themselves and others. Early adolescence is a critical turning point in one's life. This period, therefore, represents an optimal time for interventions to prevent destructive behaviour and promote …

…actions. Although by flaunting and advertising alcohol in front of an underaged person`s face, society cannot truly expect a curious individual to resist temptation and peer pressure. The fact that "you can look but you can`t touch" just doesn`t apply in this situation. We as a society can only try to discourage underage drinking. Whether it be through lectures or television commercials, underaged drinking is an important issue that should be addressed.