Online Sale Of Alcohol To Teens Worries Experts
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Concerns Rise over Online Alcohol Sales to Teens
The rise of online alcohol sales is raising alarms among experts, who warn that teenagers can easily purchase beer, wine, and liquor online without age verification. This worrying trend demands parental vigilance and regulatory action.
The Scope of the Problem
A recent survey by Teenage Research Unlimited (TRU) for the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. (WSWA) highlights the issue. It found that about 500,000 minors aged 14-20 admitted to purchasing alcohol online, and 3.1 million reported knowing a peer who does. Additionally, 9% of teens have visited alcohol-selling websites, and nearly 9 million are open to buying alcohol online before they turn 21. Alarmingly, 75% believe their parents cannot oversee their online activities.
Challenges in Enforcement
Despite these findings, many states are expanding online wine sales without adequately monitoring underage purchases. Experts like WSWA CEO Juanita Duggan stress the need for stricter regulations and enhanced enforcement to curb this trend. Duggan emphasizes that state inaction could lead to missed opportunities in preventing underage alcohol access.
Calls to Action
Advocates urge for tougher penalties on delivery companies that fail to verify age and call for more state resources to monitor online transactions. Until tighter regulations are in place, the responsibility largely falls on parents to act as advocates. They must utilize all available measures to monitor their children's internet use.
Parent and Community Involvement
Parents are encouraged to express their concerns to elected officials and regulatory bodies. Community involvement is essential to drive legislative change and enforce stricter controls on online alcohol sales.
By taking a proactive stance, parents and communities can work together to protect teenagers from the risks of underage drinking facilitated by online sales.
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