Another Empty Bottle: Underage Drinking Barely out of childhood, young people are today experiencing more freedom, autonomy, and choices than ever, at a time when they still need special nurturing, protection and guidance. Without parents or other adults safeguarding, the young adolescents are at risk of harming themselves and others. Early adolescence is a critical turning point in one's life. This period, therefore, represents an optimal time for interventions to prevent destructive behaviour and promote …showed first 75 words of 2109 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2109 total…actions. Although by flaunting and advertising alcohol in front of an underaged person`s face, society cannot truly expect a curious individual to resist temptation and peer pressure. The fact that "you can look but you can`t touch" just doesn`t apply in this situation. We as a society can only try to discourage underage drinking. Whether it be through lectures or television commercials, underaged drinking is an important issue that should be addressed.