I want to discuss the on going argument of where the drinking age should be in New Zealand. My opinion is that purchase of alcohol from supermarkets/liquor stores should be at 20 Years old, but being able to drink at bars and restaurants etc should stay at 18. I believe this would control drinkers at the age who tend to loose control when they drink, when cheaper alcohol is at such easy access.
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I think this would be quite a hard topic to argue for as 18 you are seen as an adult and a divided law change would be quite confusing and would increase the rise of bars and clubs
ReplyDeleteYea I see your point about 18 year olds seen as adults although in countries such as America the drinking age is at 21, and it doesn't mean that 18 year olds are not perceived as adults? I can see how initially a divided law could be confusing for some but I believe it will eventually become normal, just as any newly introduced law is received by the public. Also I don't necessarily see the negatives of an increase of bars and clubs.
ReplyDeleteI do agree on raising the legal drinking age, however what you are recommending is to raising it up on the supermarkets and local shops. I dont agree on that because people will still be able to access the alcohol through others. If it were to raise the age it would probably be better to raise as a whole. And also I believe it's not only the people who are drinking that are responsible but also those who are selling. I'm alerted that by the end of this year all the premises that sell alcohol are to close by 4am, and also the law will be stricter.
ReplyDeleteInteresting topic. Personally, I'm not sure where I stand on the issue, so I am curious to read your finished piece. There is obviously a huge binge drinking problem in New Zealand, but would raising the age affect it that much? People will just get their friends to buy it for them, in the same that underage drinkers (15, 16 etc.) do now.
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