Legal drinking age Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Many nations have a legal drinking age, or the minimum age one must be to drink alcohol. In most countries this is 16 or 18; in most states of the US it is 21.Some people argue that this lowers the risk of accidents and alcohol addiction in younger people. Others argue that if one is old enough to vote and be drafted, one is old enough to drink, and that being introduced to alcohol at a younger age in a family environment means people are more likely to learn responsible drinking habits.
Laws surrounding alcohol vary, but generally, minors are not allowed inside of drinking establishments, are not allowed to purchase alcohol, and are not allowed to drink. In the United Kingdom, children may enter pubs in the company of an adult until 9 PM and 14-year-olds may enter pubs unaccompanied if they order a meal. Some jurisdictions allow minors to drink in the privacy of their own home, with their parents' permission, and others do not.
Proof of age is usually required to enter bars and clubs. In the United States, this is usually done by showing a Driver's license. In New Zealand, multiple forms of identification can be used, all of which are referred to as 18 Plus Cards. In the United Kingdom asking for ID is relatively rare; it is generally assumed that if somebody looks 18 they are 18.
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