Is it terrible to allow a pre-teen to drink coffee or energy drinks?

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abuilderswife asked:

My son enjoys a cup of coffee (or an energy drink) with me in the afternoon. It seems like an okay thing to allow after a long school day and before homework/chores. My husband thinks it’s awful. From a medical stand-point, I’ve heard there’s nomore caffine in a cup of hot chocolate. He is absolutely limited to a cup/can a day, has no behavior issues and I do not notice a change in his demeanor.



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3 Responses to 'Is it terrible to allow a pre-teen to drink coffee or energy drinks?'

  1. boo - November 9th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    YES! It is probably terrible for their health & give them a heart attack from there metabolism speeding up so quickly. You should not!

  2. Kt - November 10th, 2009 at 12:06 am

    WOO! a can a day is way to much for any teenager, you dont want to mess with their natural cycle.

  3. Zzz - November 11th, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Give him decaf.


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