simmo Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My little girl (8) just asked if she could have a cup of tea!! Just wondering if its Ok or not??? I know it has caffeine but one cup? is it ok or not ? I have sucessfully steered my kids away from fizzy pop drinks all their life so would i be ruining all my work by letting them drink tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I was allowed tea and coffee at that age (but didn't really like them), but then I was allowed a glass of wine with dinner too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My daughter has had chai for years (now 14). No surprises with a British/Russian heritage. She loves going out for a tea ceremony at this special place, and selects exotic teas each time. Way beyond her years my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My little one has baby tea - loads of milk and just let the tea bag colour it and no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng32 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I was and my two boys bought up drinking tea and never had a problem. I am now a little stricter with my daughter ( there is quite a big age gap) but give her Rooibus ( Red bush ) tea! Looks like tea and tastes quite like tea...but zero caffeine and good for you I drink it and love it n if you've not had tea before...you'll never know the difference. give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del70 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My daughters drank tea at that age, not too strong and plenty of milk, no sugar. My eldest (now 16) drinks decaff tea now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My MIL drinks red bush, shes very health conscious, I had a cup, surprisingly nice actually. I cant see the problem with the odd cuppa for kids, no worse than cola and there are health benefits to drinking regular tea anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I was allowed tea and coffee at that age (but didn't really like them), but then I was allowed a glass of wine with dinner too... Me too, though I don't drink tea or coffee at all - hate the stuff. As for wine, well :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My little girl (8) just asked if she could have a cup of tea!!Just wondering if its Ok or not??? I know it has caffeine but one cup? is it ok or not ? I have sucessfully steered my kids away from fizzy pop drinks all their life so would i be ruining all my work by letting them drink tea? Why can't she have tea, a cup of tea solves all the worlds problems lol. I can understand you not letting her have fizzy drinks but I think tea is fine. Mind you Rob is banned from coffee as I hate the smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Why can't she have tea, a cup of tea solves all the worlds problems lol.I can understand you not letting her have fizzy drinks but I think tea is fine. Mind you Rob is banned from coffee as I hate the smell Yep, it's the smell I can't stand. My kids rarely have fizzy drinks either, but my nine year old likes to have a cup of tea occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks for the replies. My wife says she has some rooibus tea so i'll try that, I like the idea of weak milky tea too. Nothing worse than coffee breath PQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng32 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I don't think there's anything wrong with giving kids tea tbh, I found an alternative but of she didn't like it and asked for tea, I wouldn't really have a problem as long as it was only one or two a day. As for fizzy drinks though...definite no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My kids drink tea, I make it milky with no sugar, they love it x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've drunk tea since i can remember, used to have tea most mornings before school with some toast, didn't do any harm, i stopped drinking tea but recently been having it again most days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Tannin/Tannates in tea can interfere with iron absorption and it is often not recommended for children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My son is 10 and has started drinking tea in the last year, I get Tetley's decaf for him. I didn't know about tannin affecting iron absorption though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Gave our daughter milky tea at that age. Can't see any harm tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I dont see the problem with fizzy drinks either to be honest. I buy the flavoured mineral water stuff and the odd bottle of diet coke for the weekend. Not an everyday drink of choice but fine occasionally surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My mum used to give me milky coffee when I was little and I'm still here...like it a tad stronger now:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 It all comes down to what you want, Simmo. If you are ok with it, as all the others have said, decaf, milky, dilute. If you're not ok with it, strong, black and bitter. She won't touch it again for 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Just make it really milky and dont let the teabag stay in that long. Thats the way i have mine even now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My girls used to love milky tea and moo cow biscuits as they called them, ah the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellers and Whitehead Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I dont see the problem with fizzy drinks either to be honest. I buy the flavoured mineral water stuff and the odd bottle of diet coke for the weekend. Not an everyday drink of choice but fine occasionally surely. I steer clear of the flavoured mineral water, it was on some TV prog discussing how bad it is for you..loads of sugar or something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 My kids only had fizzy drinks for special occasions,and still don't drink them (they're adults now)We offered hot drink alternatives,like Caro,hot choc (not the surgary ones)and the occasional tea alternative (caffeine free).We lived(and still do)an alternative lifestyle,so stayed clear of anything mainstream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I steer clear of the flavoured mineral water, it was on some TV prog discussing how bad it is for you..loads of sugar or something?? I only buy no added sugar stuff. I steer clear of 'fruit juice' masquerading as such when in fact is 35% juice, topped up with water and sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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