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Underage drinking

My sister has always been very different to me. she's 16 and i'm 20. She loves going out drinking and clubbing but i never did any of that. But its fine, I'm glad she enjoys herself.

But now she wants to borrow my Driving Licence for ID so she can get into clubs... Things is its the only form of ID except passport that i have and I don't really want to condone her underage drinking. But she's desperate to go out and I don't want to be seen like the evil older sister either...

What to do?!

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Reply 1
be the evil older sister.

don't help her.. really.. she will thank you for it in the end.
thing is there's a big crackdown on it in the town where we live. its passport/driving licence or nothing.
Reply 3
If she really wants to, then she'll find some other way of doing it. And if she takes your licence she could lose it, or get it confiscated and then you'd get into trouble too. So don't do it!
Reply 4
scarlet ibis
My sister has always been very different to me. she's 16 and i'm 20. She loves going out drinking and clubbing but i never did any of that. But its fine, I'm glad she enjoys herself.

But now she wants to borrow my Driving Licence for ID so she can get into clubs... Things is its the only form of ID except passport that i have and I don't really want to condone her underage drinking. But she's desperate to go out and I don't want to be seen like the evil older sister either...

What to do?!

Dont help her, obviously shes trying to get into over 18 clubs,
and do you really want a 16yr old girl in a adult club with possibly pervy older men there who are bound to notice shes young and take advantage???
Reply 5
Don't let her! It could get you in to trouble as well as her.
Reply 6
If you do want to help her give her a photocopy of passport or an old passport (that's what my friend's brother gave him)....out of interest though, how near 16 is she (i.e. almost 17 or near turned)...I don't think going out now and then is a problem but if its all the time as it can become at that age you need to talk to her.

I used to go out at that age, but I had done in my ankle and could'nt play my favorite sport and since I had soo much time on my hands I used to go out more than usual (not really over the top but too much for an athlete), and what got me back into line was when my physio finished (after like 10 months) and he said go for a run and ebfore I had done 3 miles in a decent time, this time I was dying after like a mile!!! And I got my fitness back together.....anyway now I still go out but far less frequently (very occassionally in fact) and there's no harm in it.....but make sure she's careful, always stays with a group etc etc etc. Better to be open with her and keep her safe than risk something.....i dunno what its like enar you but near me a lot fo boys and girls go out into town (like year 11 upwards) and drink etc. but not all the time. Its cool, as we know a lot of people and usually most people from our school go to the same club when we go out so its nice......Anyway don't worry as long as its not excessive and as long as you tell her the dangers and tell her to keep safe and make sure she doesn't suffer academically or sporting wise I don't think its a problem
Reply 7
scarlet ibis
My sister has always been very different to me. she's 16 and i'm 20. She loves going out drinking and clubbing but i never did any of that. But its fine, I'm glad she enjoys herself.

But now she wants to borrow my Driving Licence for ID so she can get into clubs... Things is its the only form of ID except passport that i have and I don't really want to condone her underage drinking. But she's desperate to go out and I don't want to be seen like the evil older sister either...

What to do?!


You are being stupid here I feel! Espicially as she is your younger sister you should set an example! by giving her fake ID you are condoning an illigal act. Everyone know what alcholol can do to you! sisters are supposed to look after each other!

I know you may feel pressure because she is your sister and you may feel guilty because you did not do this underage clubbing etc...DO NOT GIVE HER YOUR ID!
Reply 8
Give her the ID ffs. What's your problem?
Reply 9
I think you should lend it to her. Dont listen to the spoilsports.
You could always pretend you've lost your driving licence, then get a replacement and give her your old one...

Highly illegal, mind. You'd be breaking about a million laws, but hey.
Reply 11
natalie1239
I think you should lend it to her. Dont listen to the spoilsports.

Yeah, I'd give it to her. My sister is 16 and she used mine on holiday and stuff..she hasn't started going to clubs yet but no doubt she'll want to borrow it soon!
Reply 12
I'd say don't do it. Tell her it's for the best, even if she hates you for it! Obviously you know her better than us though.

Trying to come up with excuses and getting all sweaty palmed walking toward the door is half the fun afterall!
I would say lend it to her, unless any bouncers or barpeople know you where she is going to go out, because then you will both get into trouble. Just tell her that if she loses it she has to pay for a new one. That should make her be careful with it!
no no no!

She can get in serious trouble if the police question her...
And town isnt always a safe place for a 16 year old.. she's still young...
What if she went into a club and got her drink spiked?
How would you feel then knowing that you allowed her to get in?
Reply 15
I wouldn't. It's not the best environment for a vulnerable young girl, and by doing it you're doing something illegal. You may be being the evil older sister, but you'd also be the responsible one.
Reply 16
scarlet ibis
thing is there's a big crackdown on it in the town where we live. its passport/driving licence or nothing.


What if you're like 20 and look 17? If you don't have a driving license you're expected to wander around with a thousand pound passport?

Idiots... not you scarlet ibis lol.

To TS does your sister look a lot like you? If she doesn't these bouncers will have to be half blind not to see the difference!
Reply 17
I'd let her.
I wouldn't.

It's not fair that she gets it handed to her on a plate, while the older siblings have to be a bit more clever about it :biggrin:


Also, I wouldn't trust my sister to be able to look after my ID...
I'd do it.

It's all part of growing up.. you spoilsports!