Too much caffeine can also cause high blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat. Teens should be educated about the dangers of caffeine use and for younger kids parents should limit access to caffeinated beverages available. Parents should also try to downplay the media messages that popularize these products. Know Marketers are cashing in on the kids and coffee craze with a whole new inventory of caffeine products targeted at kids. Many kids are into these new coffee products not only because it s a cool thing, but also for a little boost from the caffeine.
Some adults see it as the new drug of choice among youth.
Parent s may be concerned about this new love for what was typically viewed as an adult past time, but how many are aware of the content of caffeine in more youth oriented drinks. Colas are the most obvious sodas with caffeine content, but there are several other soft drinks and non-soft drink products that have significant amounts of caffeine content. One new offering is a bottled water called Krank20 that has 71 milligrams of caffeine. Because caffeine is a stimulant, it has an affect on the nervous system and has the potential to be addictive. Parents should pay close attention to caffeine consumption and their child reacts to it.