Drinking Age

[MU82]

You can't get clinically diagnosed as "insane".  That's a legal term, not a medical term.   

I think I might get clinically diagnosed as illiterate today!

[Galway Eagle]

It's interesting that so many people are " keep it out of high school" people is that because of the idea that it'd trickle down to the 14 and 15yr olds? Or do we feel that an 18yr old senior is really that much less mature than an 18yr old freshman?

Or is it because parents just don't wanna deal with they're kids coming home wasted when they're still in the house?

[GooooMarquette]

You can't get clinically diagnosed as "insane".  That's a legal term, not a medical term.   

Correct. The proper medical term is "crazy." 

[warriorchick]

Correct. The proper medical term is "crazy." 

[vogue65]

Getting drunk is a fad.

For some, for others it progresses and ends in death.

IF YOU DIE FROM IT, AND IT'S NOT AN ACCIDENT, IT'S A DESEASE.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

It's interesting that so many people are " keep it out of high school" people is that because of the idea that it'd trickle down to the 14 and 15yr olds? Or do we feel that an 18yr old senior is really that much less mature than an 18yr old freshman?

Or is it because parents just don't wanna deal with they're kids coming home wasted when they're still in the house?

All of the above.

[radome]

When can you vote ... 18. When can you die for your country ... 18. Let 'em drink. They are adults.

[WarriorFan]

I've lived in enough countries outside the US where there is either no age or no enforcement that I think 18 is no problem.  I also agree with the vote/war/drink logic.  There's some sense to the beer/cider/other low alcohol logic under 21 but to me what's more sensible is really pushing the responsible drinking aspect which is much easier now with uber and other ride sharing apps.

What has always baffled me as a Wisconsinite is the rural bars where people get plowed and then drive their pickup trucks home as if they are invisible because they are in the middle of nowhere. 

[warriorchick]

What about a rule that says it is 18 if you have a high school diploma or are active military, and 21 otherwise?

It would help keep the booze out of the high schools, acknowledge the military angle, and also discourage dropping out.

[muwarrior69]

Drink at 18 get your driving license at 21.

[Galway Eagle]

What about a rule that says it is 18 if you have a high school diploma or are active military, and 21 otherwise?

It would help keep the booze out of the high schools, acknowledge the military angle, and also discourage dropping out.

Would you have the DMV add a sticker as proof? Or would you have people bring their HS diploma to the Bar?

[warriorchick]

Would you have the DMV add a sticker as proof? Or would you have people bring their HS diploma to the Bar?

Perhaps the state department of education could have a card of its own that proves the person is a high school graduate.  Maybe charge $50 or $100 for it and put the profit towards education.

[Galway Eagle]

Perhaps the state department of education could have a card of its own that proves the person is a high school graduate.  Maybe charge $50 or $100 for it and put the profit towards education.

Interesting idea. I can't see a downside though of course some people would say it's rigged toward a certain culture that emphasizes education.

[Hards Alumni]

Perhaps the state department of education could have a card of its own that proves the person is a high school graduate.  Maybe charge $50 or $100 for it and put the profit towards education.

Nah, we should just chip the kids!

[GooooMarquette]

Perhaps the state department of education could have a card of its own that proves the person is a high school graduate.  Maybe charge $50 or $100 for it and put the profit towards education.

Or a cheaper and quicker version: when you walk across the stage to get your HS diploma, someone slips one of those tyvek bar wristbands on your wrist. 

[BrewCity83]

Edited for your option. Not sure I agree with your option but I could see an argument for no age with parent present.

Wisconsin currently allows bars/restaurants to serve "kids" under 21 booze if a parent is present.

[Hards Alumni]

Wisconsin currently allows bars/restaurants to serve "kids" under 21 booze if a parent is present.

arms length

[Galway Eagle]

Wisconsin currently allows bars/restaurants to serve "kids" under 21 booze if a parent is present.

Still? I remember this being the case when I was 14 at Capitol Grill visiting my sister but when I worked at Brothers they trained us that we were not to allow any exceptions based on this rule and I thought I recalled reading only a handful were still allowing it.

[warriorchick]

Still? I remember this being the case when I was 14 at Capitol Grill visiting my sister but when I worked at Brothers they trained us that we were not to allow any exceptions based on this rule and I thought I recalled reading only a handful were still allowing it.

I am pretty sure it is at each bar/restaurant's discretion.

My experience is that it is rare for a City of Milwaukee bar to allow it.  I thought it was only at the more corporate places, but I tried to buy Chick jr. an ice cream drink at Bryant's 3 weeks before her 21st birthday, and they weren't having it.

[Hards Alumni]

I am pretty sure it is at each bar/restaurant's discretion.

My experience is that it is rare for a City of Milwaukee bar to allow it.  I thought it was only at the more corporate places, but I tried to buy Chick jr. an ice cream drink at Bryant's 3 weeks before her 21st birthday, and they weren't having it.

Correct, it's up to the private establishment with the liquor license who they want to serve or not.