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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here- thanks for the feedback. I’m surprised how many others have no problem with their young teens drinking super highly caffeinated drinks. And yes I’m talking about her lending her iPad (technically not hers since we paid for it) and giving her friend the password when we’ve specifically said no.
I didnt think those kinds of things were terribly onerous rules for a 13-year-old. [/quote]

These are very different issues.

I would draw the line at loaning the iPad because it’s mine and I don’t want to replace it. I would drive to the friend’s house and pick it up. Yes, daughter would be embarrassed but it’s a reasonable consequence for not following the rules about family items.

The soda is different. It’s her body and she will notice that it’s not a good idea on her own. You’re creating a power struggle over nothing AND you’re making her more likely to do it just to spite you. The one thing I would insist is that everything is done as usual the next day—so no skipping activities because she’s too tired, etc. But really, just Let it go. [/quote]

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