Anonymous
08/28/2014 14:36
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
I think kids are capable of making their own lunch in 4th or 5th grade. That said, kind of like laundry, dinner and breakfast, I don't mind doing it and will continue til I'm asked to stop. My oldest gets up in plenty of time to make her lunch but I make it for her when she's eating her breakfast and that way she has time to make her bed.
Anonymous
08/27/2014 22:10
Subject: Re:At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I packed their lunches from kindergarten all the way through their senior years in high school. I pack my DH's as well. Just something I could do to make things a little easier for them in the morning.
But why on earth can lunches be made the night before?
I've always done it that way.
Not that poster, but I think lunches made the night before, especially sandwiches, are nasty.
I agree. Sitting in plastic for 12 hours...
Where do you keep your bread before you make a sandwich? Not in a plastic bag? Do you bake fresh bread every morning too?
Anonymous
08/26/2014 17:46
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Anonymous wrote:Lots of coddling here.
I think around 4-5th grade. Making their own lunch the night before was one of their chores. Now they all just do it. I still help my 7yr old but she likes doing it on her own.
And seriously, If their schedules are so "busy" they can't make 5min to pack a lunch, you are an over scheduler and need to take it down a notch.
I agree but obviously people will say their kids are independent and not over scheduled, they just enjoy making lunches for all their kids. lol
Anonymous
08/26/2014 16:38
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
My kid can pack his own lunch. That said, it's a nice thing I can do for him once in a while, since he's otherwise pretty independent. He's 12.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 15:18
Subject: Re:At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
5th grade - it takes 2 minutes and they pack lots of fresh healthy stuff like wraps and cut up fruit/veggies.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 12:57
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Third grade/fourth grade is when they can reliably do the whole thing, soup to nuts, and make smart choices.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 12:20
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of coddling here.
I think around 4-5th grade. Making their own lunch the night before was one of their chores. Now they all just do it. I still help my 7yr old but she likes doing it on her own.
And seriously, If their schedules are so "busy" they can't make 5min to pack a lunch, you are an over scheduler and need to take it down a notch.
Lots of judging here.
+1- Seriously people, live and let live- OP asked a simple question.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 11:01
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Anonymous wrote:To: 23:58 Making one's own lunch is really not the only way of having a child be responsible and take on household tasks. Each family does what works for them.
+1
My HS kids know how to make a lunch, make about 5-7 different kind of dinners (real dinner no boxes no microwave), all aspects of the laundry, clean the house including bathrooms and kitchen, grocery shop, maintain a small budget, mow the lawn...........
It doesn't mean they do each and every thing everyday or every week.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 07:10
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Anonymous wrote:Lots of coddling here.
I think around 4-5th grade. Making their own lunch the night before was one of their chores. Now they all just do it. I still help my 7yr old but she likes doing it on her own.
And seriously, If their schedules are so "busy" they can't make 5min to pack a lunch, you are an over scheduler and need to take it down a notch.
My husband does my laundry. Is he coddling me?
Anonymous
08/26/2014 06:45
Subject: Re:At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
3rd grade which is when I started making my own lunch.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 06:27
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
To: 23:58 Making one's own lunch is really not the only way of having a child be responsible and take on household tasks. Each family does what works for them.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 05:18
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Anonymous wrote:Lots of coddling here.
I think around 4-5th grade. Making their own lunch the night before was one of their chores. Now they all just do it. I still help my 7yr old but she likes doing it on her own.
And seriously, If their schedules are so "busy" they can't make 5min to pack a lunch, you are an over scheduler and need to take it down a notch.
Lots of judging here.
Anonymous
08/26/2014 03:54
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
I have a 7 year old. I make her lunch. Not sure when she'll take over the responsibility herself... I'd really rather she just keep her damn room clean.
But I have a feeling I'll be wishing that for the next 11 years.
But I have a feeling I'll be wishing that for the next 11 years.
Anonymous
08/25/2014 23:58
Subject: At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
Lots of coddling here.
I think around 4-5th grade. Making their own lunch the night before was one of their chores. Now they all just do it. I still help my 7yr old but she likes doing it on her own.
And seriously, If their schedules are so "busy" they can't make 5min to pack a lunch, you are an over scheduler and need to take it down a notch.
I think around 4-5th grade. Making their own lunch the night before was one of their chores. Now they all just do it. I still help my 7yr old but she likes doing it on her own.
And seriously, If their schedules are so "busy" they can't make 5min to pack a lunch, you are an over scheduler and need to take it down a notch.
Anonymous
08/25/2014 20:27
Subject: Re:At what age did you stop making lunches for kids?
7th or 8th but I help them out if I am there and they are running late.