Informative Speech
Introduction
1. In the contemporary world, underage drinking has become a global phenomenon especially in the developed countries such as in the US. As a result, the Oklahoma State has taken various measures to curb the vice. This is the reason behind the enactment of the Underage drinking laws-Social Host Law. The law was enacted in order to;
a) Minimize the circumstances that lead to death of a minor or suffering physical injuries
b) To enhance concentration at school especially for the minors
c) To make societies responsible for their young people and develop virtues that would lead to productive work in future
d) Promote healthy social life
Body
(Translation: I will begin by outlining the aspect of underage drinking, Oklahoma’s Social Host law and specifically where Cody’s law emanated from)
1. Consumption of alcohol by the young people in the US is prohibited especially for people who are below 21 years. However, despite the minimum age that is set for people who buy alcohol being 21 years in all the states, the legal requirements varies significantly. For instance:
a) Wagenaar and Melvin argue that some states have exceptions whereby they allow some individuals who are below 21 years to consume alcohol (37). This indicates that the laws are not uniformly implemented across the states.
b) In Ohio State, the social host law has not been limited to the drinking parties by the underage. Therefore any action that is undertaken by an underage guest such as the procession off alcohol is perceived to trigger violation of the law.
c) Property type(s) covered by liability law
2. Young and Thomas contend that underage drinking is a major activity that the minors do behind the closed doors (117). It is important to point out the way in which underage take alcohol and the maintaining factors;
a) In many instances, underage drinkers take