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!
At the age of 16 a person can submit the application and sign for their own passport. However international travel may be tricky because minors usually have to show they have someone in the other country waiting for them, plus they need the parents permission as well.