First toddler shoes with heels now this? Why can’t kids just be kids? They grow up so fast I think coffee can wait.

What a great post. I remember when kids were kids, and acted like kids. They grow up too fast now. Not only do they emulate us, as a society we encourage it. Unfortunately, it often leads to entitlement issues, and kids not knowing or respecting boundaries. It’s very sad.

A little bit ridiculous! LOL Jack knows that coffee is a Mommy drink and leaves mine alone. He’s three and I still bring with something for him to drink if we go out to eat. 😉

Kids do not need coffee, but if they want to drink it to appear grown up, it’s a better choice than smoking at least.

I can’t imagine giving coffee to kids. I remember when I was little my mom saying that caffeine would “stunt the growth” of children–though that sounds strange to me now that I think about it.
Hugs,
Kathy

Adults are adults so lets let children enjoy being children. I think they will grow up to be better adults. I have watched on TV how some of the children are doing things parents want them to do and are unhappy and crying.

Childhood ends too fast.. kids should be kids…. although I as a child adult myself..-

What the heck? Why can’t we just let kids be kids while they can. I think its just a way for the coffee and energy drink companies to ensure they will be earning money in the future. Adults sure weren’t on the bandwagon with candy Cigarettes, this shouldn’t be any different. Have a great weekend!

Coffee=Caffeine=energy(nervosa)=restlessness=late nights=sleep deprivation=the need for more Coffee=increase in sales=larger bottom line=MONEY.. The evil genius’ at work.

My 5 year old takes his decaf like a man- BLACK…true story. He loves coffee!!!
(dark chocolate, the darkest you can buy, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, pancakes, and white donuts). With a diet this bland, I say what the heck, enjoy your decaf son:)

Marketing genius to get money from dumb people! I agree with the entitlement comment above. Some parents can’t say no to the kids. It is not that hard to say “this is for mommies, not for kids” unless you forget you are the parent.

As for the caffeine stunting your growth, your body does actually stop growing for the amount of time the caffeine is in your system. (I only know this as I have a kid with growth problems…not due to babycinno, I promise!) Your mom may not have known why, but she wasn’t lying to you. 🙂

Micah is so cute there. 🙂 I don’t think I would purchase it for one that young.

When I lived in Los Angeles, I was a Starbucks addict. Every single day after work, my oldest (around 3-4 years ols back then) and I would hit the Starbucks down the street so Mommy could get her Vente Triple Latte. And, of course, he wanted something, too. Well, since I was a regular customer and got to know the guys behind the counter, he got “vanilla milk” (frothed milk with a little vanilla flavoring) for free. On their days off, I’d pay for my kid’s, it was only $1. Had it cost any more, I’d have skipped paying for his and just brought him something to drink.

As for decaf for kids… That’s just nuts, in my opinion. Now, I can see this happening once in a very great while. When I was a kid, I loved feeling all grown up when my grandmother made me “coffee” – a little Sanka in a giant cup of warm milk. It’s fun for kids to get to do fun stuff like that. But all the time? Nuts!

I have a friend who just recently separated from his wife. When he goes to pick up his eldest son (5), they stop at Starbucks for [coffee] while they decide what to do with their outing. The little boy gets a special coffee (made with decaf & hot chocolate). I think it’s fine to do this when it’s for something special like this. When my daughter was young & we wowould have a special family dinner, she would get a glass (shooter size) of wine with the meal just like the adults so she would learn alcohol was not a big mystique & not something only adults could have.
As far as coffee stunting your growth – I can attest to this! I come from a very tall famiily – besides me the shortest person (my grandmother at age 80) was 5’7″. I started drinking coffee at age 12 when I was 5’5″ because I got braces & could not drink pop anymore & I have never grown since! Which is a good thing in my eyes because I was afraid I was going to be too tall to be popular with the boys!