I think this is a major part of it. In Europe many kids are drinking like crazy when they're 15. By the time they're 21, binging and going nuts is sort of passe. Underage drinking is also not seen in the same way as it is in the US. The attitude is more "it's better not to drink when you're a kid" rather than "kids drinking is the root of all evil".
I think there is a much more mature view of alcohol consumption. On the other hand, many Europeans seem to have a much more hard-line view on drugs (even marijuana).
But when you consider the history of the US, it is not surprising. We are still less than 100 years away from Prohibition.
I think there is a much more mature view of alcohol consumption. On the other hand, many Europeans seem to have a much more hard-line view on drugs (even marijuana).
But when you consider the history of the US, it is not surprising. We are still less than 100 years away from Prohibition.