Why is drinking appealing in high school if you dont want to get drunk?

Question

how is drinking a social thing?

Answer 1

Because it's not for under 21 drinkers so it's pretty much a thrill.Or just to have fun with other people,break the ice kind of thing.

Answer 2

Dude it's not. Drink to get drunk. That's my motto.

Answer 3

I never drank in high school...and it's kind of fun to do in college...but people just do stupid things when they're drunk. I guess that's how it's a social thing...because it allows people to loosen up, as I think someone else put it.....

It's stupid though! Casually drinking when you're of age is ok, because by that point people usually realize that it's not that big of a deal or that exciting...

In high school it's just another way to rebel...or be like the "in" crowd....so cliche. People just do things they regret, anyway.

My advice is to just steer clear of it until you're old enough and save yourself the trouble...especially if you're having doubts.  

Answer 4

It loosens people up. Like me for example:

I'm kinda shy, but if I drink a little bit I will talk your *** off.

I know people that do it to take their minds off things too. High School is stress full and for some people it is more so than others. Acne, Sports, Grades etc. and they don't know any better than to drink it all away.  

Answer 5

well its not that its a way to rebel.. because thats just stupid. and its not just to do wat everyone else is doing.. its cuz its a very social and fun thing to do. and you see what people really are like. and drinking games are just fun

Answer 6

in my school everyone gets hammered

Answer 7

its all about how weak & irresponsible the teenage mind can be. its about following everyone who is doing it so they "fit in"...so 90s

when youre an adult & others are drinking, it loosens people up, makes them do dumb things, or just makes for more conversation

Answer 8

  thars why they are in school.there to stupid to know any better.

Answer 9

the whole "in" crowd, look cool thing is a stereo type.

yeah some people do it for that, but not everyone.

it just a nice feeling and a way to have a good time.

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