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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't buy my kids starbucks because it's expensive and full of sugar, but if they want to make themselves coffee in the morning before school, who cares... as PP said, caffeine does not stunt growth.

BTW with the availability of up-to-date research on the internet[b] I really don't think you should make parenting decisions based on your mistaken "understanding" of anything[/b] until you check yourself with a quick google search. Seriously this is so easy, there's no excuse for not doing it. Unless you're more interested in feeling superior than making evidence-based decisions, which from the tone of your post sounds like may be the case.[/quote]

Your point is a good one, though no need to be condescending.  Many parents in their 40's tend to forget that every single thing can be easily researched.  I will say, that I always grew up hearing "caffeine stunts your growth" so it's not an uncommon assumption.

I agree with you, that the expense and sugar are good reasons to avoid.  I also think it's not wise to get hooked on caffeine, especially at an early age.  Kids should not need stimulants to make it through their day.  Lastly, I try to avoid status symbols with my kids.  I don't need them to keep up with every social trend or fad, and I think it's healthy for them to be deprived here and there.  Snort, as if not getting Starbucks daily even makes a kid "deprived."  What I want to know is why it is so freaking hard for us as parents, to just say no to our kids?![/quote]

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