what age?

I drink soda all of the time, so much so that when I was pumping milk for my daughter you would think I would be pumping out soda. Ok, maybe not that bad. She is now 13 months old and she gets a drink of diet soda every once in awhile. My 8 year old drinks a lot less of it than he used to. He drinks it about 1-2 times a week and that is usually taking a drink of mine. He was probably 5 when he started getting soda more than once every few weeks.

How about never? Soda is never good for anybody. Regardless of their age especially if it's on a regular basis. So yes, fruit juices, milk, and water are better. Although, I am not saying that soda should be banned to kids forever, I think that children should be taught that there is always a limitation to everything.

I'm sorry but NO age is a good age...least of all 5 yrs old...Why even give them pop/soda? It has zero nutritional value....so whats the point ya know..

I have to disagree with the age of 5. Of course, that is only my personal opinion. A little bit of soda for a treat once in awhile might be ok, but my son is 11 and he drinks way too much. And believe me when he drinks soda, you can certainly tell. I've threatened to turn off the electricity and just hook up a plough to him. He'd generate enough energy for both myself and my neighbors. LOL.

My children are 16 mths, 5 years and 6 years. My 5 and 6 year olds only get soda when we have pizza and hotwings. Thats probably about once every few months. Their with their dad twice a week and every other weekend, and they told me he gives them soda all the time, which I dont think is good.

I also think it's not good to have soda regularly. I always give my son water or fruit juices.

I do not believe anyone should have soda regularly. It should be treated like candy - only once and awhile and on special occasions. Water, diluted fruit juice and soy milk are the best things for kids. Even iced tea would be better than soda and fruit juice.