In America, people can drive when they turn sixteen, a good five years before ever drinking alcohol. This is wise because it gives young people a chance to learn how to drive and be responsible before ever throwing alcohol into the equation. By having the drinking age as 21, America can avoid accidents that occur with drunk people behind the wheel. Also, DUI's are a huge problem in today's society, which can be avoided by the drivers learning the effects of alcohol on the brain.
Statistics show that the brain is not fully developed until the age of about 22. Based on this, it makes sense that the drinking age should begin after the brain is developed. Drinking beforehand might cause severe and permanent damage to the brain if a lot of alcohol is consumed. While there is still a danger of damaging the brain while drinking, it is not as great as if it wasn't fully developed.
Waiting to drink has almost always been considered a smart choice. People avoid accidents, don't damage their brain, and stop themselves from doing stupid things they might come to regret in the future. By waiting, a person can see the outcomes and effects of people consuming alcohol around them. Alcohol dulls the senses and makes the drinker almost numb to the events occurring around them. By learning the discipline to control the amount people drink and when they drink, they can stay healthy and stay alert.
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