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AIBU to feel sad that my 10-year-old prefers coffee over our family tea time?

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LoveMyLittleOnes · 27/02/2025 03:56

Hi everyone, I could use some advice here. My little one is 10 now, and has recently taken a liking to coffee. Our family has always been more into tea, and he used to love joining us for tea time, enjoying the cuppa we made for him. Now, he makes his own coffee and doesn’t join us for tea anymore. Sometimes, I want to relive or share those tea moments with him, but he seems a bit resistan. Part of me wants to barge in and demand he join us for a proper brew, but another part’s screaming “He’s 10 going on 16 – let him live!”

Am I being a clingy wally clinging to the Tea time days? Or should I nip this flat white nonsense in the bud before he starts charging us rent for using the kettle? 😂"

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EverybodyLovesString · 27/02/2025 04:04

Why are you allowing a ten year old to drink coffee? That’s far too much caffeine for his age.

sykadelic · 27/02/2025 04:02

Im more concerned about drinking caffeine at his young age, but I understand the feeling of loss.

You could ask him to come and sit with you all, at least once in a while.

Good luck

PickledElectricity · 27/02/2025 04:02

I hope it's decaff? What a bizarre thread.

Eastie77Returns · 27/02/2025 04:02

A 10 year old should not be drinking coffee. The medical guidance on this is quite clear.

Safxxx · 27/02/2025 04:02

Why can't he enjoy his coffee ☕ with you all together? My eldest likes coffee more my youngest tea, my middle one likes both....each to their own.

Littlebrownfreckle · 27/02/2025 04:00

A 10 year old shouldn’t be drinking coffee. He’s too young for that level of caffeine.

does he actually like coffee or is he adding sugar to it?

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