Do you think that Fizzy pop should be banned for children especially in the hot weather when they need a lot .

Question

...to drink?

My boys always had freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice,good old plain water or (as a treat) lemon barley water.

Do you think allowing too much fizzy pop (even the so-called "sugar free" ones) is bad for children as it blows them up and affects their appetite?

Answer 1

They should have plain old tap water...

Answer 2

I think that its more important to get child to drink in general in hot weather than focus too much on the what! I would avoid sugary one and opt for diet coke or those zero ones.

Of course I would prefer water or squash based drinks but I dont think one a day will hurt a young child...maybe even more than one if they are an older child.

But in the summer I would get as many ice-pops and home made ice lollies from squash or juice into them to ensure they are well hydrated :)

Answer 3

Yes,

Answer 4

No, its all about moderation. You ban something it become even more desirable.

Answer 5

No, gosh! nanny state much?? it is up to parents if they want to give their child fizzy drinks, good for your son, but dont push your ways on other children!

Answer 6

My daughter is 7 and doesn't drink soda.  Although I think "banning" something as silly as a child drinking soda is a little outrageous!  To each there own!  There's way more going on in this world to think about.

Things like Milk are good for you but if you drink too much it too will effect you appetite.

Answer 7

I personally think as long as they are drinking and keeping themselves hydrated  in the hot weather is my first concern so I'm not to worried about them drinking fizzy pop but I do prefer them to have juice or water but mine are older so they can make their own choices and also buy it if they want to themselves.

Answer 8

Banning fizzy pop is, to say the least, draconian.

Orange juice isn't exactly great for teeth - 'they' reckon it's best to dilute the stuff.

Good parenting is the best remedy for unhealthy children.

Answer 9

There is absolutely no need to give children fizzy drinks, you may as well just give them some sugar cubes.

Children are becoming fat because of the c**p they are allowed to eat and drink.

Saw a baby the other day, about 5 months old being given coke in a bottle....great!! WHY WHY WHY do people do it?

Answer 10

I think too much fizzy pop is bad...but ive go nothing against giving kids a can of coke or irn bru or lemonade or something a day.

Answer 11

It doesn't need banning but some parents need educating... assuming they care in the first place, which I sometimes have my doubts.

Answer 12

Why should it be banned for children, its up to the parents to not give it to their children

Answer 13

I don't think it should be banned.

It is up to the parents to be responsible and not allow their children to consume much of the stuff.

Answer 14

My lo is 3 years old and have never drank any fizzy drink. I do not allow it and she drinks LOT of water, although she likes juice a lot, but its only allowed at mealtimes (lunch or dinner). And as a treat I squeeze for her orange juice sometimes or make a fruit smoothie and she really loves them more than any other child might enjoy his fizzy drink, I'm sure.

It should not be banned, but parents should be more aware of what is good for their children and what is not, as simple as that.

Answer 15

I personally have never given my daughter (aged 4) fizzy drinks, mainly as they contain little in the way of nutrients and also as they contain too much sugar and the acid is bad for her teeth.  She only has water, milk or fresh fruit juices (diluted).  If she does occasionaly have squash it has to be high juice.  I know it contains sugar, but the sweeteners in the sugar free ones are worse for children than the added sugar.

But no, in answer to your question, I don't think fizzy drinks should be banned for children we have to have the right to choose how we feed or look after our own children.  No one should be able to tell us what we can and can't give them to eat or drink (unless it is dangerous or illegal).  But more informed advice should be available for those who do care about what their children have.  If I choose to give my daughter cola then that should be my choice.  I would never assume that I am right and someone else is wrong.  I do what I believe is best for my daughter and my family, but I respect the views of others who believe that it is okay to give their children fizzy drinks.

Answer 16

Yes i think consumerism is out of hand.

Answer 17

orange juice and lemon juice etc is acidic so is bad for teeth just like sugary drinks are. try getting a really tasty fruity fizzy drink, like carbonated flavoured water. yummy.

Answer 18

My daughter has had water from almost day 1, she is coming up to 2yrs old & still loves her water, I wouldn't encourage anything else. Our body doesn't need fizzy pop - it rots your teeth, makes kids hyper & fat.

Answer 19

Well had a birthday party here today for a 5 year old.  I had coke, lemonade, mango juice, Various squash and high juice drinks what did they want? Lemonade and coke with ice.  Fizzy day in and out is bad i think we can all agree on that. Little treat once or twice a month will not ruin kids for good though.  

What do your kids think? Do they agree with your views?  Will they find themselves secret lemonade drinkers in the future becuase they were denied while their friends where not :O

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Answer 20

Yes, it also has cancer causing carcinogens in it. It has 0 healthy attributes what so ever. It's just bad for the human body period.

Answer 21

I don't think the occasional pop is bad for children.I think there are alternatives that can be given such as fruit drinks or fruit  punches, koolaid, water, flavoured water, iced tea, lemonade etc.Since adults are giving the fluids they should be able to monitor what is acceptable for the child to drink.I did not mention milk just because on a really hot day it can present a problem.Take care.

Answer 22

that's outrageous, my children don't really drink fizzy drinks but that is a little overboard.

Answer 23

that is ridiculous. so i'll have to whip my I.D. out everytime i fancy a can of fizzy pop?

Answer 24

I think parents should treat it the same way they should treat chocolate, sweets and junk food. There's no need to ban it altogether, but it should be considered a treat, not a standard part of anyone's diet.