At what age is it ok for kids to cook by themselves (with no adult home?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg. 30 years ago, when I was 12, it was common in our working-class neighbourhoods for girls my age to cook family dinners. When parents got home at 6, there was a meal waiting. We did not do it all the time, but once a week or so.

+1, and I'm a bit younger than you.

I was shallow-frying alone at age 12. Granted, that was after a lot of practice and supervision.

Start practicing and having them shadow at a young age. Cooking is an essential life skill.

[Anonymous]

My kids are younger and can cook dinner (baked chicken, rice or potatoes, and steamed veggies or salad). I definitely think children need to learn to cook.

[Anonymous]

You are over scheduling your kids. No family meals because hours of activities are more important? Lame

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg. 30 years ago, when I was 12, it was common in our working-class neighbourhoods for girls my age to cook family dinners. When parents got home at 6, there was a meal waiting. We did not do it all the time, but once a week or so.

Hm. 30 years ago, I was 17, and did cook family dinners. However 12 year olds weren't expected to do so.

But I was from a middle class family.