Lowering the drinking age
Do you think that the drinking age should be lowered to 18 or lower?
| 69% (263) | yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% (41) | no | |
| 11% (42) | I think 19 is good | |
| 8% (34) | I think it should be even lower or not there at all |
380 voters have answered this question.
When was the first time you tried alcohol?
| 25% (94) | 12 or younger | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% (169) | 13-15 | |
| 24% (92) | 16-18 | |
| 2% (8) | 19-20 | |
| 3% (12) | 21 legal age |
375 voters have answered this question.
When you first tried alcohol, where was it and who was with you?
| 40% (150) | at home with parents or family | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% (39) | at home with friends parents not home | |
| 10% (38) | at someone elses house parents home | |
| 24% (92) | at someone elses house parents not home | |
| 3% (12) | at a restaurant | |
| 4% (17) | at a religious gathering | |
| 5% (22) | at a secluded area like a park or an alley |
370 voters have answered this question.
When you first tried alcohol did you get drunk
| 53% (199) | no | |
|---|---|---|
| 22% (84) | yes | |
| 24% (91) | a little buzzed |
374 voters have answered this question.
Do you drink regularly now?
| 22% (84) | yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (125) | sometimes | |
| 35% (132) | no | |
| 8% (32) | only when I can get it |
373 voters have answered this question.
How old are you?
| 1% (6) | 12 or younger | |
|---|---|---|
| 22% (86) | 13-16 | |
| 51% (195) | 17-20 | |
| 10% (41) | 21-25 | |
| 3% (13) | 26-30 | |
| 2% (10) | 31-35 | |
| 3% (13) | 36-40 | |
| 3% (12) | 45 or older |
376 voters have answered this question.
The law states that if a minor drinks with a parents in a closed setting it's acceptable. Do you think this is alright?
| 89% (335) | yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 5% (22) | no | |
| 4% (18) | not sure |
375 voters have answered this question.
Dr. Engs of Indiana Unerversity says that parents should teach their children how to drink moderately and responsibly. Did your parents do this for you?
| 54% (204) | yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (126) | no | |
| 12% (45) | I wished they did |
375 voters have answered this question.
When most minors drink now they do it only to get drunk. How do you think we could solve this problem?
| 65% (244) | Parents showing kids how to drink responsibly | |
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| 64% (237) | lowering the drinking age | |
| 20% (77) | school programs such as D.A.R.E. | |
| 5% (19) | prohibation | |
| 6% (23) | other(please state in message board) |
370 voters have answered this question.
