It’s important to keep in mind that my goal is to raise adults, not children… our own path to this is meandering, but yes, I’m actively teaching all my kids to be competent and independent in the kitchen. The Boy has a list of meals he’s determined to master (his favorites, of course), as do each of the girls. The Little Girls are working on things like Cinnamon Toast and Peanut Butter Toast and Jelly Toast (I’m sensing a trend), but Spicy is now ready for “reheating on the stove” and “careful microwave use”; she and Spicy are usually in charge of slicing olives and celery, and definitely in charge of measuring rice and oats.
But, for another fun take on it: ditto to Jennifer, better known as FishMama, right there on her own blog:
Teaching Boys To Cook on Life as Mom
Teach your kids CAYG (Clean as you go) Method, when they are old, they will not depart from it.
Honest.
It’s such a great habit! No huge piles looming when you’re done…