Drinking Age Change

     Obviously, the drinking age has been an issue for years now. Some people want it younger, others want it older, it's really hard to please everyone. I know when my mom was in college she could drink at 18. Soliders can drink at 18. It's a tough call to make. I feel like I am responsible enough to know my limits regarding alcohol and know how to control myself, and I'm sure that others feel the same. However, a lot of 18 year olds do not know how to control themselves and involving alcohol could cause pure chaos.
     There is something to be said about the drinking age being 21. Usually by 21, you're almost out of school, and if not, you know the ropes. If you're not in school you more than likely have a job or are doing something to support yourself. There is a huge maturity difference between and 18 year old and a 21 year old. Giving alcohol to an 18 year old fresh out of high school just is not a good idea. We really don't know our limits and no college freshman or young person just getting a job needs the temptation of alcohol. Basically, I feel like the drinking age should remain at 21. Giving people time to learn how they will live the rest of their lives, and how they will survive, is something that creates a lot of stress. Allowing them to turn to alcohol would just be a bad idea. People need time to adjust and learn what their live will hold before they can drink. No one will ever agree on what the appropriate age for drinking is, but for now I am content.