The ethos of television is to encourage all forms of delinquent behaviour. Foul language, disrespect, vandalism and drug abuse are all 'glorified'. And it is fatuous to suggest that the media simply reflects life, it tends to be the other way around.

Mike Poulsen, Reading, Berkshire

Of course alcohol looks appealing to young people - only adults are allowed to do it! Being "grown-up" is something that young adults strive for in a society that only treats them as adults when they are behaving badly (e.g. they get a flat for being pregnant, not for getting straight As). My younger brother and his friends boast about being able to get into clubs... anyone who looks their age is laughed at.

Magazines talk about alcohol-fuelled nights out as if everyone is doing it and TV shows have characters in the pub more than in the local coffee shop. Alcohol is considered such a normal part of culture that it is not surprising young people want to boost their status by joining in.

I must also express my deep shock and anger at one of the radio adverts currently aimed at young people ("Drinking alcohol makes you feel invincible when you are most vulnerable")... a sexual assault is never the victim's fault, no matter if she is drunk or not. Take it from me... I've been there.

Name withheld, NW, UK

What about the ads on garage forecourts BOOZE 24/7 is one near to me. It's a disgrace!

Peter Day, Doncaster, UK/ Yorkshire