Today a new generation of addicts were born. Lily indulged into her first ever Starbucks beverage-a child's hot chocolate complete with whipped cream. She sweetly snuggled up to her friend, Mila, in an adult-sized, plush, crimson chair, sipping with her newly awakened taste buds. Occasionally Lil would place her head upon Mila's shoulder and giggle in excitement about her tasty drink.
What have I done? So innocent. So malleable. I just exposed my child to the myth created by corporate America that we 'need' satisfaction from their sugary foods. First McDonalds french fries, now Starbucks. I guess that my guilt is assuaged by the fact that my kid is in second heaven when indulging in these treats. Now I have the tricky job as a parent to keep these 'treats' and not daily habits. Now if only I would take my own advice and kick that daily chocolate habit...
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I share your experience - Brooklyn, although several years older than your precious daughter - has taken to drinking decaf lattes. I'm trying to tell her there is a reason other than the fact her choice doesn't contain caffeine, that makes it bad for her. But I can't think of what it is and she's on to my ignorance.... so until I think of a pressing argument she still consumes them....
Rachel that is hilarious that Brooklyn drinks lattes! I guess if they are decaf you don't really have any reason to stop her? You just might get funny looks from the other Starbucks patrons as you hand your kid a cup of coffee :)
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