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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. So for those that think it's not a good idea, am I being too strict by not allowing this? The poster in the other thread got flamed as too strict for not allowing her teenager soda. I would think this is no better.[/quote]

I'd say it depends. In your child's social group, is this really an "everybody does it" thing? Or is it a few kids who do it? If just a few, then I don't think you're being too strict by saying no. If the vast majority really do do it, I'd consider letting her participate (with her own money) and perhaps limiting it - e.g. you can go hang out but you can only buy one drink every other week, or whatever. I wouldn't want my kid starting her day with all that sugar and caffeine, so I'd limit it on those ground, but I wouldn't say "no, never" if it really was part of the social aspect of her crowd.

You might also consider getting her Starbucks paraphernalia for gift-giving occasions so she can take tea or water or hot cocoa (from home) in a Starbucks-branded cup. I don't think that sort of thing is required, but it's nice not to have to be odd-man out especially in middle school so I'd consider ways to let her be "part of the crowd" while still following your overall beliefs about health, independence, and financial decisions.[/quote]

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