Do you have a teen who “can’t think before coffee”?

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Anonymous wrote:How did your teen get addicted to coffee in the first place? Mine is not allowed coffee except on rare occasions. Same with caffeinated soda.

American Pediatrics Associations says up to 100mg coffee is fine for teens (about 1 cup of coffee or two cups of tea). There are a lot of health benefits to caffeine, though younger kids should avoid. I'd worry about sugar more.

And yet lots of reasons not to.

I didn’t drink coffee until I had my first baby and was a sleep deprived new mother.

What are the reasons not to? If drank early in the day it doesn't cause insomnia. Unless you're one of the very few who are susceptible it doesn't contribute to anxiety. 100mg is not likely to create addiction and it's a pleasurable routine that naturally has no calories, and some strong studies show it is associated with positive effects on cancer, heart disease and diabetes. I don't see any reason to demonize it--it's one of the healthiest beverages around. I personally buy fair trade/bird safe for environmental reasons.

Maybe if my teen liked it black. But instead she wants me to buy those bottled Starbucks Frappuccino’s or whatever that are pricey and full of sugar. Nope nope nope.

That's not coffee--that's liquid pie.

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Yeah. Normal.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a grown woman and I don’t want anyone to talk to me before I’ve had my coffee in the morning. I’m not surprised that a teenager feels the same.

I am almost turning 50. No, you can't ask me anything and expect a coherent answer before my morning coffee. I only drink about 6 oz a day (2x 3 oz little cups) before 10am. I don't need any afternoon pick-me-uppers, but that first 3 oz in the morning is what wakes me up.

Unless the teen is chugging coffee all day, leave them be.