Why Do Adolescents Drink, What Are the Risks, and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented? Alcohol is the drug of choice among youth. Many young people are experiencing the consequences of drinking too much, at too early an age. As a result, underage drinking is a leading public health problem in this country.
Passports for children under age 16 are good for five years. The bad news is that you'll have to go through pretty much the same process when it's time to renew your child's passport â apply in person, prove your relationship to your child, and so on. So hold on to all your documentation for the next go-round!
1 Obtaining a passport for kids requires both parents (or guardians in the absence of parents) to bring the children to a passport agency, local post office municipal/town/county government offices, or to the local library. The passports are valid for 5 years until the age of 16, at which time a new passport will be required. 2  The requirements needed when applying for a minor passport are as follows: evidence of citizenship, photo identification, parental consent, passport photo, application forms, and passport fees.