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[quote=Anonymous]If you are popping in out of necessity to get caffeine to power through a long day of errands or kid-related events, I don’t think kids need something. However if it’s a long day for you, I’d ask if it’s also a long day for them. If I’m getting a latte and my kids are getting Gatorade and snacks after their game, I’d consider that even. OP clearly said that they got Starbucks but that the kids were about to get something better / different at the farmer’s market. It’s all in context with the day overall. 
My kids are being trained by school and other parents that every activity is rewarded with a treat or snack. I don’t think that is a good habit. My 3rd grader’s baseball team didn’t do snacks this season and it was fine. Literally 0 children noticed or complained.

I think it’s ok to teach kids before they are running around with friends or off to college that they don’t need to eat / snack / get a treat every time the opportunity is presented. This goes for frappacinos as well as free pizza at college events and sponsored happy hours as an intern / new hire. Do you actually need that drink/food/alcohol or are you taking it because it’s free to you?

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