16 or 18 for the drinking age? Really does it matter? I still think 21 is too young. Just think................... Even if 16 or 18 is the age that it's ok to drink in Aruba and we let our kids do it what are we saying to them when we get back to the USA. I don't know............ maybe it's just me but it's just like saying to your kids it's ok to drink in your own home and buying them beer. Would you do that?