Do you think it is okay for teens to try beer?

I think it’s OK if your parents approve.. like if you’re at home or something, and your mom let’s you have a drink I think that’s okay. but not if you’re out at some party drinking like those idiots who go to their friends houses to get completely wasted and take pictures..that’s just stupid.

well as long as they arent taking shots or doing other drugs (like…some kids lol) its no big deal its healthy for kids to experiment better to do it with parents then with some creepy kid next door…lol

h*ll yah iys ok im 14 and I drink with my friends but you gatta remember 1 thing you need to be able to control it or else your outa luck lol

I’ve drank before and I’m going to be 16. I don’t drink to get drunk but on special occasions my parents will let me have one or two drinks.

I think the drinking age should be lower than 21. I think it should be 16 to be honest. Just my opinion though. People will disagree I know.

In NZ, at 15 you can drive a car, at 18 you can drink. So NZ lets people get the full license before they learn the affects of alcohol and we wonder why our country has such tough laws on drink driving.

One law doesnt really make a lot of sense with another law.

I think during teen years (starting at 13) giving them a beer once in a while is ok. After time (14 years of age) maybe even giving two. By 15/16 drink a bit more. By 16+ is when most teens will often go out drinking anyway, and they will do it woth other just as lack of experienced teens, so I think it makes sense to introduce ya kids slowly to alcohol and the teen years. Maybe even let them have a hangover so they experience that too.

There are 2 ways about this -

1. You can let teenagers try beer and make it sound innocent “just letting them have a taste of what it will be like when they are older”

OR

2. Let them taste and they will get hooked and think ohh their parents/elders are easy to give it to them. Let them break the law and the law is a big book of things too!

However I am from England. Our laws are that one is not to drink till 18. But can drink in a restaurant (one drink) from age 14/15 and in the home from age 5. Check laws where you are to see what the age consent is for drinking in your own home.

Alcohol is a drug. It is a drug that many people can’t handle. Since teens are still evolving physically, emotionally and even their brains, it is better to keep them away from alcohol until they have reached an age where they are better prepared to handle it.

Sure, some teens can “safely” and prudently drink. But, there are so many more that can’t, that they and society need to be protected. If you let some teens drink then all have a right to and society suffers negative consequences.

Of course. I would be surprised if you are around 15/16 and havent tried yet!! I am 15 and have a son now but before I used 2 drink with about 40 of us every friday and saturday night and have a laugh, staying out all night and drinking, its fine to get drunk if you can handle urself!! I also go clubbing and stuff with my sisters Driving License so drinking is the ‘norm’ to me! =] By the way Fun Advice one Can wont hurt you!!!

as long as your not drinking a full can of beer its fine. just a bit of a try is harmless. go on try some.

As a teenager, I think its definitely okay. =))

hell yea you got to try it some time or an other

I think its ok if you are an older teen{over 16} and as long as you are sensible enough and know when to stop..

yeah its ok to drink beer when your a teen whats the hurt?

I think it is perfectly fine for teens to try beer if they drink it responsibly I drink evry now and then and I am fine!