People of London: Why do young people drink less?

We ask Londoners why they think younger people drink less.

Transcript

00:00I just think it's a totally different mindset and mentality, some of which I find very difficult

00:06to understand. But yeah, I know kids having their 18th birthday parties and one person

00:14might have a small glass of wine and that'll be it.

00:16Okay, that's a really interesting question. My first response would be that because alcohol

00:21is so expensive, but I think you made the point, is it lifestyle? I think that is also

00:28the case. I think people, there was a period of time when it was just, let's go out and

00:32get absolutely blathered. And I'm not sure, I don't know whether that is still the case.

00:39People seem to be living healthier lives.

00:41No, I do agree with you because I've got a son who's 22. I think they're just more aware

00:47and you know, for health reasons as well. I'm not sure about the cost. Obviously, yeah,

00:52the cost of a coffee is quite expensive as well. But I just think they're more aware

00:57of their health.