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[quote=Anonymous]My rule of thumb has always been to ask, what are the worst possible consequences here? Is there the potential for real bodily harm? And does what they can learn from it outweigh those potential consequences? In this case, self-confidence and practical life skills far outweigh a the possibility (OK, probability!) of a smeary kitchen and a mangled slice of bread. Not to mention the opportunity to teach some cleaning skills. Making mistakes—making messes and cleaning them up—is the best way to learn. I can’t imagine telling my child they weren’t allowed to learn a new life skill, just because it might make a mess. [/quote]
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