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Western society is keen on their stimulants on one hand and depressants on the other. The caffeine/alcohol combo is not something legally available to kids, but sure enough they have caffeine. I personally think kids should not consume more than 100 mg of caffeine per day, as above that threshold, you can easily run into problems. The Government of Canada suggests intakes no more than 45 mg to 85 mg for kids, depending on age. Take that with a grain of salt, but remember that the federal government foots a lot of the bill for our health care system.
Caffeine is associated with energy, but it's a bit misleading. It's not energy; it gears up the adrenal system.
These sheet things have an image of fun-loving, productive, and creative people who use them to enjoy life. Because who doesn't want to be energetic?
But like you said, Smeth, we're sleep deprived and probably have a bit more anxiety than we need in our lives. We are too busy and don't know when to stop. This is probably why many adults drink alcohol. It's two gears on a geared-up lifestyle. Go and unwind.
Kids today are afraid of silence and can't sit still for just a minute without doing something. There's just too much going on and now we're injecting more caffeine into the equation.
I think it's terrible and it underscores a lot of the health issues we have as a society, both physically and mentally.
/rant
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