Comment by SpicyLemonZest

There's a big cultural gap here. To people who are concerned about porn, it's like asking why we have to stop children from buying handles of vodka.

Can't you just educate them to avoid drinking to excess? No, you can't, they don't have that level of self-control yet.

Isn't it unfair to the responsible bakers who just want a really tender pie crust? Yes, it is, but they're going to have to deal with it.

Won't a determined kid still be able to get their hands on alcohol? Yes, they will, but it matters that they get it less often and less frequently.