In early adolescence, children often have a desire to begin to cook independent. At the same time, the desire for independence in the kitchen can begin with simple curiosity while watching culinary sites. The second reason may be the desire to independently prepare your favorite dish. How to prepare for the time when the child begins to host in the kitchen?
Tell the child that you respect his independence and will not intervene in his work in the kitchen, but at the same time he can at any time turn to you for help or ask the Council. Say in advance that you can tell at least the elementary rules as to which dishes cannot be, and which can be placed in the microwave, where vegetable oil is worth it or that the dishes must be tried during cooking so as not to overpower or add too many sugar.
Often children begin their first culinary steps with simple baking. To do this, prepare the necessary forms and leave them in a prominent place in the kitchen. Make a child can easily use a brander or mixer (depending on what is in your house).
Do not interfere with the child’s desire for cooking or climb the advice on time. Even awkwardly, but still he tries to become more independent. Support it and soon you can trust your child to prepare breakfast or dinner.