Half a tablespoon of flavored syrup in your morning latte is hardly some shocking display of unhealthy living; it’s just coffee with a bit of sweetness. You’re not guzzling soda or eating candy in front of your niece all day; you’re modeling moderation and normal adult behavior. Your sister might be projecting her medical standards onto everyday life, but kids don’t automatically mimic everything they see, especially when it’s something minor like coffee flavoring.
You’re already being a positive role model in the big-picture ways that actually matter, such as balanced eating, abstaining from smoking and drinking, and maintaining a generally healthy lifestyle. A small splash of syrup in your coffee isn’t going to corrupt her diet for life.
AITA for the amount of syrup I use in front of my niece?
