Anonymous
08/27/2014 21:52
Subject: Re:At what age is it ok for kids to cook by themselves (with no adult home?)
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.
Anonymous
08/27/2014 21:18
Subject: At what age is it ok for kids to cook by themselves (with no adult home?)
You are over scheduling your kids. No family meals because hours of activities are more important? Lame
Anonymous
08/27/2014 13:00
Subject: At what age is it ok for kids to cook by themselves (with no adult home?)
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
08/26/2014 14:34
Subject: Re:At what age is it ok for kids to cook by themselves (with no adult home?)
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.