At what age did you start drinking coffee?  I was in high school, at my first after-school job, when the boss offered to pour me a cup.

Have you noticed that coffee drinkers appear to be getting younger and younger?  A couple friends posted on Facebook how they noticed children taking advantage of Wawa's free cup promotion Thursday.  I've been in convenience stores seeing kids as young as 6 beg and plead for cappucino.

I'm curious if you let your kids or grandkids consume caffeinated beverages.  Are they drawn to the sweetness?  Does it make them feel grown-up?

When I was a kid I did not know about caffeine's effect on the body.  In 5th grade I suffered from insomnia, only later realizing my sleeplessness was probably caused by the colas I drank during and after dinner.  Jitteriness, upset stomach, and headaches can also be attributed to kids drinking lots of caffeinated beverages.

If you'd like to learn more about why coffee and kids may not be a good mix, check out this article from Livestrong.org.  http://www.livestrong.com/article/496998-why-is-it-bad-for-kids-to-drink-coffee/

 

 

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