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I am one of the fortunate parents who’s children drink water and love it. It is probably due to the fact that both me and my husband prefer drinking water instead of anything else. Drinking water has never been negotiable either. If you are 
thirsty your body is asking for water, not juice or sodas. I must also add that we make use of a water filter at home. Water taste a lot better and we know that unwanted bacteria etc are filtered out.
Children are often so busy playing that they tend to ignore their thirst. When they do come in they often demand anything BUT water…. NOW. Parenting often requires some unorthodox tactics such as bribery: Finish your glass of water, then you can have juice. Keeping special water bottles in the fridge may make water more appealing. These bottles should accompany them to sport and extra-murals. Instead of juice, pack a water bottle in for school. Explain to them that the water helps their brain to work well while juice and soda does the opposite.
Bribery can involve a favorite pass-time. For example: Finish your water and then you can watch TV. In the beginning they will probably pull faces and complain bitterly, but in time their bodies will dictate it’s need for water.
Water-drinking competitions is a all-round favorite. For younger children it may help to pretend water is a special
character who dreams of being gulped up by a special boy or girl in need of his magic powers.
Having a water dispenser – those with the small tap that little ones can use – seems to draw children like a magnet. If every child has his or her own special cup the occasion will become even grander.
If all else fails add two drops of apple juice to water. This may satisfy picky drinkers. In summer time offer fruits that contain a lot of water such as watermelon.