A child’s brain continues to develop until their early 20s.
As a parent you need to know that alcohol can affect your child’s developing brain, impacting not only on their problem solving skills and performance at school, but also their body, mood and mental health, all of which could ultimately limit your child’s true potential.
Under 18. No alcohol. The safest choice.
http://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/Campaigns/Campaign/ArtMID/475/ArticleID/3/Parents-Young-People-and-Alcohol-Cogs