Do any parents not let their kids drink soda?

Question

Because your not letting them drink soda, they will wind up drinking more in the future. I've never really been restricted, and I barelly drink soda at all and I'm really healthy. I have known many kids who are restricted to soda, and when they're aloud to drink it, they inhale it! They thinks they're so cool drinking soda and do it when ever they can to feel cool. If someone offers me one I'll only have one like 25% of the time. (estimating) So if you gradually let them drink a bit, they'll be less tempted to drink so much in the future.

Answer 1

Soft drinks should be only for special occasions, and cola-based ones shouldn't be given to children under about 10 because of the caffeine. Just think of a soft-drink can as having about 10 teaspoons of sugar (13 for Coke - they add lemon oil and salt so they can squeeze in that extra 3 teaspoons!).
Even juice needs to be restricted to one glass per day - it's almost as sweet as soft drink, although it does at least have vitamins. "Juice-based" drinks are better, as they provide more water. If you start early, get your kids used to watered-down juice so they get less of a sugar addiction.

Answer 2

My children aren't allowed to drink soft drinks/soda except on very rare occasions, like at someone else's house. My daughter doesn't even like it and would prefer diluted juice. My son will drink it if I let him but again he prefers juice. I allow them I cup of diluted juice a day and then the rest of the time its milk or water. They both drink at least 600-700ml of water a day. If my daughter is offered soda she will turn it down and ask for water and my son will maybe drink half and thats it. I don't think I will have a problem with them drinking it stupidly in the future. I am teaching the about the benefits of healthy eating/drinking and they will grow up knowing that everything is moderation is ok. If you don't buy it and have none in the house, then they won't drink it. As they get older, its up to the parent to help their child make healthy choices.

Answer 3

I do feel that children should be restricted from drinking soda. If you give them the chance, they will drink it like its water and inhale it. Not to mention soda is really bad for teeth and can cause cavities and discoloration of teeth. It dehydrates the body and can weaken bones. Children should only be allowed to drink soda on special occasions or maybe once or twice a week, and only 8oz (1cup) when they do have it. Of course even then Soda should only be given to the older children (10 years and up). Before then, the child should be guided into making the correct choices in what to drink and how much to drink.

Answer 4

This is my thought on it, i wasnt really allowed to drink pop till iwas in high school, then i drank WAY WAY too much of it. but it was just a year phase then i grew out of it. NOw as an adult i don't drin kif often i go in phases taht ill havee one a day or something for like a week or a few a week then leave it alone for months. I think with pop i wont let my kids drink it there is no need for it until they hit high school. I am not stupid however i know they will drink it at a friends house or at a party or something but thats ok but on a day to day thing its not something they need. I know they are going to do it and I won't punish when they do but at the same time i do not have to encourage it.

I know alot of people in there 20's that are now trying to limit there pop and its a very hard thing to do. Its a hard habit to quit so why get them started on it and encourage it.?

Answer 5

I have diet soda in my house. My son who is 11 y.o. drinks it every now and then, maybe like 2 times a week. If we go out to dinner, he might have a sprite, but he is not addicted to soda. He usually drinks milk or o.j. at home. My sister in law restricts her 3 kids from having soda. When we have a family get together and there is soda, her oldest will sneak in the kitchen and get some for himself. I know when he gets older he is going to be a soda drinker, because he likes it, but his mother won't let him have it.

Answer 6

This is a really odd question.

I agree that it's not good to deem any food "bad" (that makes it more appealing), but if you don't have it in the house, it's hard to injest. :) My daughter's 5 and has never tasted soda. Her drink of choice is milk. She didn't have candy until she went trick-or-treating last year and then she didn't like it-- gave it all to me.

You do develop a taste for things (sugar especially), so the less you have, the less you want.

She does like ice cream, and she has that a couple times a week. Even then, though, she only wants vanilla. So, whatever...

Answer 7

Your arguments is faulty. I was allowed to have soda/pop as much as I liked when I was a child. I was a heavy child. And only began to lose weight after I dropped the soda. And now I drink it again like it's going out of style. But, I now drink diet soda. Not that much better. Less sugar, but not exactly good for me. So, there are two sides to this story.

So, I do not allow my daughter to have soda. But she is only three. She doesn't want it. She loves water, milk and pure juices. I don't even give her juice cocktails or mixes. I want to give her the best and hope to get her on the right path from early on. When she is older she can make her own choices, but I hope to have set her up to succeed. I also realize I will need to drop the pop to set a good example. I suppose that is a goal!

Answer 8

I generally don't have soda in the house but we do buy some on occasion, for a barbeque or large family or friend get-together, and we allow our son a little. We do not let him have soda regularly... it's not healthy and it's terrible for your teeth. I'm not Hitler when it comes to soda or sugar or sweets, etc. (like some parents I've seen) but I do set limits... which I think are healthy.

Answer 9

Restricting unhealthy things may not cause them to rebel and use that restricted food later in life. My kids are not allowed soda or sweets unless it is a special occasion. In other words, it is a reward for good behavior or to celebrate a holiday. It is not an option everyday or for just any reason. I want them to grow up healthy and they appreciate that. They are 11, 9, and 6 now and do not like McDonald's food, they like a home cooked meal or going to I Hop for a steak dinner.

Answer 10

I have never been restricted as well and now I am a huge junk food addict and so are my brothers, all we drink is pop. I have a 3yr old son and a 1yr old daughter and I don't allow them to drink pop except on very rare occasions, like at a birthday party or something.......so all they do is drink water, milk or juice. My son is a HUGE fan of bottled water and I am thankful for that.