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Originally posted by Fom
I dont even think its the age limit thats causing the binge problem... we would have had trouble way before now if that was the problem. Its just lack of discipline, and lack of respect from kids these days!
Instead of making stupid laws, how about the government remove laws like the fact its illegal to smack children? Bring tougher punishments into schools and get the kids into shape, the country didn't have troubles like this to this scale about 50 years ago did they? The drinking age isn't the problem in my eyes, its the media and lack of discipline's fault! My mum smacked me as a kid and I completely respect her now, I know whats right and what isnt... my mum brought me up very respectivley, I dont drink on streets, I open the door for everyone and I stand up to let women sit down on the bus... because my mum made me understand as a kid that that was right and what I was supposed to do!
Parents these days are far too laid back... giving their 15 year old kids money to go drink in the local park. Not giving curfews and things, yes kids will moan but parents need to get over that.
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i agree with you fom i was also smacked as a child and like you have the values etc that so many dont i am trying to install the same into my daughter but when there is 5 years in the park with their parents telling people to f off its a losing battle cos so many parents just dont lay down the rules cos they think on the lines of anything for a easy life