Underage alcohol abuseThe story of my research“Did you steal alcohol from your aunt?” my mother asked me while we were in the car on the way home. His face looked disappointed and worried when he asked me. This is a question that most teenagers would dread if they heard it come out of their parents' mouths, but I knew I didn't, so I was fine. I never thought my mother would actually ask me this question, hence the fact that I'm not of legal drinking age, but alcohol was disappearing from my aunt's house and it's fair to suspect that the teenager did it. I didn't like the fact that they suspected me of doing it just because I'm a teenager. Now, whenever I go to my aunt's house, they like to keep an eye on me, which I find so annoying because I haven't done anything but I don't worry, I just let them do what they do. Alcohol isn't my thing and won't be anytime soon, but most teenagers drink before they should, so I guess I understand their suspicions. I already knew some of the minor effects of alcohol consumption, such as clouding your judgment or making you pass out. I also already knew one of the reasons people drink: to help escape the stress and pain of reality. Most teenagers start drinking early for this reason, including due to peer pressure or simply for the fun of it. One last thing I knew from seeing all of this with my own eyes is that alcohol can ruin your life by abusing it. As I have been accused and questioned about alcohol consumption, I have wondered what is so special about alcohol? They seemed to be more concerned about me drinking it and having the liquor rather than whether the liquor was actually gone. Why were they so worried? This made me want to learn more about underage drinking… halfway down the paper… a lecture can be given on the consequences of drinking all day but, if those consequences are not put into practice , then they will not take what is said seriously. In conclusion, underage drinking should never be something praised but should be looked down upon and should be avoided at all costs. Parents and guardians must step in to help put an end to underage drinking. Listen to what their child has to say, be there for them when they need someone. The media needs to be more careful about what they spread. Young people need to be more aware of the effects of drinking to help save their lives. More consequences need to be put in place to help make young people understand that underage drinking is not right and never will be. Alcohol should never be something you turn to for comfort - it can ruin your life especially at a young age.