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To refuse to let DD drink coffee?

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TheKeyToTheJungle · 18/04/2024 20:47

DD (13) is constantly asking me if she can drink/try coffee. So far I have been saying no because I don't want her to get addicted to it like I am, I have both DD and also a 1yo DS as well as a very demanding job and I just can't function without coffee because I'm always exhausted and need it to function. Coffee helps to keep me alert every day when I'm exhausted, honestly wouldn't be able to function without coffee. DH thinks that I should 'consider' letting DD try it but I'm worried that she will end up addicted like me. Aibu to not let DD drink coffee?

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TheKeyToTheJungle · 18/04/2024 20:50

FakeMiddleton · 18/04/2024 20:48

Let her drink it because she will HATE the taste at that age.

Job done.

I know there's a chance that she will hate it but I'm worried that she won't hate it and will end up not being able to function/be alert without it like me.

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TheKeyToTheJungle · 18/04/2024 20:49

StMarieforme · 18/04/2024 20:48

My DGD had decaf till she was 17. Kept her happy.

You are correct not to give coffee to an under 16.

She doesn't want decaf though, I've already tried suggesting that to her.

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ByUmberViewer · 18/04/2024 20:48

Hmm, I dunno, I think banning stuff just makes it more attractive to be honest.

Also, it's coffee - not cocaine.

StMarieforme · 18/04/2024 20:48

My DGD had decaf till she was 17. Kept her happy.

You are correct not to give coffee to an under 16.

Remmy123 · 18/04/2024 20:48

Just get decaf? I don't get the issue

FakeMiddleton · 18/04/2024 20:48

Let her drink it because she will HATE the taste at that age.

Job done.

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