There is no law that says “You must be this tall to order a latte.” Nope, coffee isn’t like beer or wine. But the American Academy of Pediatrics says kids under 12 should skip it entirely. For teens? They suggest no more than 100 mg of caffeine a day—about one small cup.
Why so cautious? Because kids’ brains are still wiring up like a high-speed internet connection. Caffeine can mess with that—think jitters, bad sleep, and a racing heart. But honestly, who follows rules perfectly? We all remember sneaking sips from dad’s mug.
