Mr Prime Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Might as well give it Red Bull. The only things kids that age should be drinking is water, fruit juice and milk. They shouldn't be taking drugs that alter their brain state IMO, and caffeine will certainly do that. Why not? Get it hyperactive then you've got an excuse to give it a crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmaximus Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 A single anecdote is still meaningless, so are five or ten anecdotes. Indeed, a twin study would be the best way to do it. That's simply not true, the medical consensus seems to be that it's probably harmful for children. The evidence I’ve seen suggests it’s OK in moderation and may have some health benefits and that its generally only a problem if they drink excessive amounts, obviously if they drink coffee they shouldn’t drink other caffeinated drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 The evidence I’ve seen suggests it’s OK in moderation and may have some health benefits and that its generally only a problem if they drink excessive amounts, obviously if they drink coffee they shouldn’t drink other caffeinated drinks. Some links to studies or medical professionals saying this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmaximus Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Some links to studies or medical professionals saying this? Some links to studies or medical professionals saying coffee in moderation will do children harm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandr Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 My sister-in-law has started to give her 4 y.o. son coffee. He likes it sweet, with two sugars, and has lots of milk to keep it cool. Am I alone in finding this madness? Tell me I'm not alone! The sugar is where she's really going wrong; it will do a great deal of harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Some links to studies or medical professionals saying coffee in moderation will do children harm? Already provided... Perhaps read the thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmaximus Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Already provided... Perhaps read the thread... I did and it didn't say drinking it in moderation was bad and only suggested drinking too much could cause some problems. One of the problems for kids is that it cuts calcium absorption which is why I suggested drinking it made with milk and not water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary19 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 MODERATION is the key. You would think people would have the sense to know that without being told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I used to drink coffee when i was 4, i wasnt allowed sugar in it though - it ruined the taste of the whisky in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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