Quote Originally Posted by dsirkle View Post
I had not voted up til now but this post has persuaded me to vote no. I was a member of the US military when I was under the age of 21. In fact I had completed my full enlistment and was honorably discharged before reaching the age of 21.To me this post personifies the declining maturity level of of many young people today because of their lack of having any personal responsibilities in today's society.
Im going to have to strongly agree with this post. Today's 18 year olds are not nearly as mature as they think they are.( i can attest to thinking i was FAR more mature than i really was at 18...) And sorely lack the responsibility level that i feel is required when you drink in a public setting. and actually many, lack any real responsibility at all... Instead of working, theyre calling in to hang out with their friends, or boyfriends, or girlfriends ( dont get me wrong, i was there too!) Im speaking from experience, and personal knowledge of the 18 year olds i do know. They just arent at that level of knowing when, to say when.