Is getting 21 important in the USA (or else?)

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Originally Posted by Karen

when you are legally an adult for all sorts of things,

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In the US, you are 'legally an adult' at 18. Not 21. While private companies **might** have different rules (for instance, alot of car rental companys won't rent to anyone under 25), the age of majority in the US is 18.

Wouldn't want anyone here, under the age of 21, but, 18 or older, to think they wouldn't be held accountable for their actions! :D

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Originally Posted by Karen

21 is the age when you can legally get a pistol permit. It is also the age when you can rent x-rated movies or go to that sort of show, when you are legally an adult for all sorts of things, when you can drink - or even not drink but be able to get into clubs where alcohol is served, even if you're just going to dance ...

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Justin and some of his friends used to like to go to a pool hall and play pool and foosball after work sometimes. One of Justin's friends was only 20 at the time and he always got kicked out after a certain time (I think it was 7pm). They checked ids and only let people over 21 in after that.

While at the same time, I am 18 and able to go to a club (which also serves alcohol) until whatever time I feel like. Not all clubs are like that.. it really depends on the owner/operator of the business.




Sorry poor Jo for hijacking your birthday thread! I do hope he had a good one!