Susan GrahamAvoid Cooking Dinner--Part Three
November 13th 2009 17:04
Teach Your Kids How to Cook
Somethings to keep in mind:
-Age is a factor: Try not have children under 8 cooking in the kitchen -- child labor laws are probably in effect.
-Maturity is a factor: Your child must not only be old enough, but mature enough to act in a safe manner in the kitchen. I know plenty of adults that aren't "old" enough to handle a spatula without trying to smack someone's rear-end with it.
-Teaching your children to cook is as important as teaching your kids to read and write. Without at least some cooking skills your child may have to live off McDonald's for the rest of his or her life.
-Depending on age and maturity level (also add clutz level) your child's cooking should probably be limited to the microwave, toaster, toaster oven and possibly a small griddle.
-While you won't have to "cook" you will have to stay within ten feet, or closer, of your child when he or she is "cooking."
-You'll probably get stuck with the dishes. Expect three extra pans and at least six additional utensils than you would have had if you had cooked yourself.
-Using this method to skip out on dinner means your choices will be limited to: macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, microwaved cheese quesadillas, toast, Spaghettios and the like. So, if you're going to rely on this method and you have a younger child, you better like dairy and grains.
As you can guess, this isn't my favorite method. But it does have some bonus features, especially if your kids actually become good at it!
Somethings to keep in mind:
-Age is a factor: Try not have children under 8 cooking in the kitchen -- child labor laws are probably in effect.
-Maturity is a factor: Your child must not only be old enough, but mature enough to act in a safe manner in the kitchen. I know plenty of adults that aren't "old" enough to handle a spatula without trying to smack someone's rear-end with it.
-Teaching your children to cook is as important as teaching your kids to read and write. Without at least some cooking skills your child may have to live off McDonald's for the rest of his or her life.
-Depending on age and maturity level (also add clutz level) your child's cooking should probably be limited to the microwave, toaster, toaster oven and possibly a small griddle.
-While you won't have to "cook" you will have to stay within ten feet, or closer, of your child when he or she is "cooking."
-You'll probably get stuck with the dishes. Expect three extra pans and at least six additional utensils than you would have had if you had cooked yourself.
-Using this method to skip out on dinner means your choices will be limited to: macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, microwaved cheese quesadillas, toast, Spaghettios and the like. So, if you're going to rely on this method and you have a younger child, you better like dairy and grains.
As you can guess, this isn't my favorite method. But it does have some bonus features, especially if your kids actually become good at it!
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