<p>If people didn’t make alcohol a big deal, then it wouldn’t be a big deal. Think about it. Please see: prohibition or “why European teens drink less/have less alcohol related deaths than Americans, yet they can drink at age 16”. I personally find binge drinking fun and will be doing it tomorrow :). If you are the type of parent that likes to shelter your kid then I’d like to recommend a community college. This thread is ridiculous.</p>