Coffee

First I will say that what I did is my fault and now I have to fix the problem. I have a daughter that has difficulty getting out of bed sometimes so she can catch the bus and what not,anyways she was crying about how tired she is and I told her a few weeks ago that she could have a little bit of coffee,well now she wants coffee all the time and I told her that I can't allow her to drink it because of health concerns. If she's at all like me the coffee will tear up her stomach and make her shaky,it does me so I don't drink it. So now I'm having trouble stopping what I started and don't know the correct way of helping her. My husband had to hide the coffee and my daughter was looking around the house for it. I found out that when they have money they go to mcdonalds and buy coffee when they are out and about with friends.

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Asked by Anonymous at 10:26 AM on Feb. 13, 2012 in Teens (13-17)

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How old is he? I'm sure if it made her stomach hurt she would bring it up.

Answer by Mrs_Harsh at 10:33 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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Answer by Mrs_Harsh at 10:33 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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14 and my 13 yr old has been drinking coffee to.

Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 10:34 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
I may get flamed for this but I think it's fine. One cup a day isn't going to hurt them and there are even some health benefits to coffee. You can pick up a can of the half caffeine and see how that goes over but, really, I wouldn't worry about it.

My girls have been drinking coffee since they were teens with no adverse affects.

Answer by BrawnwynII at 10:38 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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Where my sister and brother live there are 3 coffee shops within walking distance of the middle school and high school. It is a walking town and no one gets driven by bus. You can see all the coffee shops loaded with kids after school drinking all kinds of coffee.

Answer by robinkane at 10:50 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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I got hooked on coffee when I was 14, too. I wouldn't make such a big deal out of it, like it's some major forbidden thing. Just tell her not to go crazy with it, or drink half-caff. Personally, I think it's a lot healthier than kids who drink a bunch of soda or energy drinks.

Answer by JulieJacobKyle at 10:50 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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Have you shown her pics of what coffee drinkers teeth look like when they're older? That was enough for me to never want any! (of course I also steer clear of colas/teas for that reason)

Answer by missanc at 10:52 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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I would let my child have a cup in the morning. Just like everything else, moderation is key:)

Answer by JackieGirl007 at 10:55 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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missanc,ya that was a concern of mine and her teeth use to be pearly white,now they are showing a bit of stain,not a ton but I can see a hint of stain.

Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 10:56 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
I know a lot of kids that age who drink coffee... but mostly it's because they think it's cool. Personally, I HATED the taste of coffee until I was like 20... so I don't get kids who like it.

I'm sure having something like a mocha wouldn't be too bad... half coffee and half hot chocolate, but only one a day.

Answer by AdensMama0308 at 10:57 AM on Feb. 13, 2012
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