According to research conducted by SUNY Potsdam, the average drinking age in the world is 15.9 years, most countries (62%) has a median drinking age of 18, and only seven countries, including the United States, have a maximum drinking age of 21 (potsdam.edu). Does the US government not see a trend here? Having a drinking age of 21 is outdated and unrealistic, and the rest of the countries around the world have realized this. Many Americans today take a liberal position on this issue and agree that it is time for a change. Liberals believe the government should cooperate with the ever-changing culture and follow the example of many other countries that have successfully adopted a minimum drinking age of 18. On the other hand, conservative groups such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) believe that changing the drinking age to 21 is correct and no change is needed. Despite strong resistance from some groups like MADD, I believe Congress and the rest of America should consider lowering the drinking age to 18 because 18-year-olds are already technically considered adults, ban kids between the ages of 18 and 21 to drink does nothing but increase the danger of "underground" "Binge Drinking" and by changing the drinking age to 18 it is possible to take further safety precautions to avoid resulting damage from drinking. I suggest that the United States Congress should repeal the initial minimum drinking age law of 1984 and change the age from 21 to 18. The debate over the drinking age in the United States has been a long and prevalent issue in our country. The drinking age in the United States has varied, but since 1984 it has remained 21. The debate began in 1920 when National Prohibition was passed as the 18th Amendment in... middle of document... ...and.Furthermore, if the drinking age is moved to 18, it removes secrecy from drinking for young people aged 18-20. If people aged 18 and over can drink, they will be able to do so in public places such as bars rather than at clandestine parties. By allowing them to drink in public places, this age group can drink in a regulated environment with supervision throughout that regulates alcohol consumption and helps ensure the right decisions are made. Additionally, if someone becomes ill from alcohol or is in a possible drunk driving situation, they can ask for help without worrying about getting into trouble. change it, more casualties could occur. America must follow the example of other countries and gradually teach children to drink responsibly.