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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -- Wow, what a range of responses!  After sticking to my guns for a couple hours, he said he'd make his lunch.  (and no I'm not lazy -- I was making dinner, helping other DS with a shower and putting laundry in within the same hour). I was standing there the whole time supervising and helping with ideas.  He's more than capable of it and from everything I've read, the more kids have responsibility, the more it builds up their confidence. [/quote]
Good for you OP.  Yes, it does indeed build up their confidence.

My now 5th grader has been cooking himself lunch this past summer (I'm home).  I gave him the choice of me making a sandwich for him, or he can make what he wants.  He is indeed very proud of himself (as am I).  He has stated that he wants to try to make dinner for us one night.  I'm not quite there yet, but I'm really proud of him for wanting to do it.

My mom never taught me how to cook.  I ate crap food in college.  My DH, OTH, was taught to cook at a young age, and he ate well in college. I am determined to not make the same mistake on my kids.[/quote]

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