AIBU?
Primary school child drinking red bull?
CatsCantFlyFast · 07/06/2013 18:37
I was 
on the way to work this morning when I saw a girl in school uniform (age 8ish) drinking red bull from the can when on the way to school with her mum. Surely this is not considered a reasonable drink to give to your daughter/son??
LynetteScavo · 07/06/2013 18:43
I saw the same thing this week. The child was eating something which looked like a bar of chocolate. They were going to a school which is the catchment for a not particularly well off area, and I've been told by staff who work there they know some children come to school regularly not having had any breakfast. So I guess it's better than an empty stomach. 
Of course, it's compulsory for high school boys to drink Tango on the way to school, even if they have just shoveled down a load of porridge and bananas. 
CajaDeLaMemoria · 07/06/2013 18:43
30 cans of Red Bull a day is crazy. I hope someone is helping them to get help, that's a proper addiction.
Also, it must be costing them a fortune. 4 cans are £4 most of the time - that's £30 per day on drinks. Even if they stock up on half price sales, its £15 a day, or £105 per week.
Justforlaughs · 07/06/2013 18:46
There needs to be an age limit on energy drinks like these. When i worked at pre-school, one mother used to give her 2 year old a can just so she could laugh when he was bouncing of the walls! Working in a supermarket, I get annoyed that I am not allowed to refuse the sale to young children, despite teh fact that it is stated on teh can that they are unsuitable for children.
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