The law in this country states that it is illegal for anyone under 18 years to consume alcohol or to work in licensed premises; to buy alcohol or to have it bought for them anywhere. Those over 16 may drink a small amount with a meal in a specially allocated area, but beyond that they face arrest and prosecution. In spite of this the law is frequently broken. Following the example of adults, for whom alcohol is …showed first 75 words of 396 total…

…showed last 75 words of 396 total…lands many in hospital wards. Alcohol surveys all suggest considerable ignorance coupled with extensive experimenting. Children can be taught of the strength of different drinks and of the risks, not through the fear of punishment, since the numbers involved indicate that approach has failed, but through lively personal schemes like the "Booze Beat Show". The many schemes run by city councils can teach them to adopt a more responsible attitude towards alcohol consumption. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**