Masterchef Junior the American way

@Inlemay I wonder how many took part simply because their parents pushed them.

thank you for your agreement - I found it quite silly actually

@Asylum it always seems its the affluent kids - so parents have the money to put them there as well

I just feel kids should be doing kid stuff not grown people things, let alone working with hot stuff and stoves

@Inlemay True. I was surprised the first time I heard they had kids doing cooking shows.

I wont be watching it again either

my thoughts too

why in heavens name should a child learn to prepare a meal - they are children

@Chellezhere that is a lovely and heartfelt story and I do agree children should be able to assist in the home with small errands towards the meals. But I dont agree in the full on RACK of LAMB and other casserole things at 11. My sister tried to help my mom when I was born - I am 10 year younger than she, she pulled a pot of boiling water over her, and still today I am reminded how she tried to HELP, she was far too young to be near the heat and other sharp, dangerous and electrical appliances - my opinion!

@Inlemay Because they need to have that skill and know how to use it when they are older. But, before you go on, I am not saying that they need to learn how to make (for example) an entire Christmas meal if they are under the age of twelve, nor am I saying that the very young should be cooking without teenage or adult supervision. Of course, they need those. I'm saying that they should at least be taught how to prepare simple meals (e.g. Vegemite or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches), because that teaches them about independence, too. Back when my 20-year-old son was three, he came into my bedroom to check on me one morning when I was very sick. We talked for a few minutes and I assured him that I was going to be okay. So, he left to go play in his room or watch TV I thought, but then I heard a chair scrape across the floor, so I got up out of bed to watch from a distance. He dragged it to the kitchen, opened the fridge, took out the butter, placed it on the counter, climbed up onto the chair, opened a drawer, pulled out a butter knife, opened the cabinet, got out a sandwich plate, opened the bread, took out two slices, popped them into the toaster, and then, when they were done, put them on the plate, spread butter on both slices,sprinkled some sugar on top, and climb back down off the chair. So, I scurried back to bed, and sure enough, there he was at my bedside again. He said, "I made you brefdis, Mommy," and handed me the plate. I don't even like butter, but you know I had to eat. But, I had never intentionally taught him a thing. He had learned all that by watching me.

Chores are good for children, i rest my case, however I still think it's wrong the cooking thing.

hello Anna - How was the surprise celebrations for your hubby yesterday - I did think of you all day. on the other subject yes cooking is hard work, but kids should be playing not cooking from such a young age. its crazy competitive

@Inlemay I agree that this competition is crazy. The celebration has been great, we have spent a nice moment, it was warm and sunny, we had lunch under the porch. Hubby was happy.

ha ha ha - no laying blame anywhere - just noticing

Nothing on any cook show like Masterchef is healthy - have you see the dollops of butter, oils and other things the layer the food with.

I hear your argument, its the age that I have a problem with. Growing up has certain milestones of completion that children should master first. Fifteen or sixteen year olds maybe.

Everyone will have an option do their own.