"Do you think it is necessary for children to learn to cook?"
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (137237)
Philippines
November 2, 2017 8:04am CST
When my siblings and I in primary school, we started to learn how to cook basic food in the house. My biological parents wanted us to be independent as much as possible. They cannot afford to have a maid during that time. Of course, we were been supervised to cook in the kitchen department. Nowadays, children cannot even touch some plates to fix the table or cook for themselves.
Any thoughts about it?
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58 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Nov 17
Yes parents should teach their children to cook. My children love helping me in the kitchen and this is a skill they will need to know for the rest of their lives. =)
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
2 Nov 17
You got that right @LovingMyBabies .
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Parents should absolutely teach thei kids to cook. My mother never taught me, and my poor husband paid the price for it.
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@Shavkat (137237)
• Philippines
2 Nov 17
@1creekgirl I am sure you had learned how to cook with your husband. 
It is also nice to learn the basic way of cooking and do some experiments as the children grow older.
It is also nice to learn the basic way of cooking and do some experiments as the children grow older.2 people like this
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
2 Nov 17
Once in a while I watched Masterchef Junior and it was really amazing to see these kids doing like cooking, baking, preparing among other things at such age. I think if its really their passion and talent no one can stop them but if its not their hobby at all it will be harder for them to cook even the simplest recipe.
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@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Nov 17
@ilocosboy They can be so mature and it's obvious their cooking skills are quite advanced, but there are times with the attitudes and such that they are still indeed children 
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
2 Nov 17
I am watching and i am learning from them, plus the amusement that they give us,
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@yanzalong (18981)
• Indonesia
2 Nov 17
You are right. Yes I think they should learn it as you said. Parents should teach them. My daughters can cook tge basic ones.
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@Letranknight2015 (51554)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
I remember back in high school the only viand was ever cooked with the help my classmates was dried fish pork or binagoongan. I think it's mandatory for kids to learn how to cook basic dishes at least. Wished my mom taught me how to cook, but even she didn't have time to cook.
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@cahaya1983 (11120)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 17
I think it's a very useful skill to teach kids. Once they develop the interest at a young age, it's easier for them to do things independently when they grow older.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
3 Nov 17
Yes I think everyone should know how to cook.
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@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
Definitely! Children need to know the basics in case they have to do it themselves. I am still into the process of doing the same with my kids. I was thought how to cook early and it helped me a lot.
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@redurnet (1799)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 17
I definitely think children should be taught how to cook and to be made more aware of what they are eating. I also think it can help them to be more independent. I remember my nieces coming to stay when they were about 8 and 6 and neither of them knew how to pour a bottle of milk. They were also confused about the idea of living animals being meat. I think the earlier they learn the better their diets might be too.
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@Shavkat (137237)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
It is most likely that children living in the cities were shocked seeing the animals on the farm and can be eaten. I find it entertaining and willingly wanted to educate them. I have some cousins like this. They were all surprised while seeing new things that cannot be seen in big cities.
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@pitsipeahie (4417)
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2 Nov 17
Oh yes, it will do them well if they know how to cook. It is also for their own good.
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@Daveswami (228)
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3 Nov 17
Nope not at all. But it is good to know how to cook. Plus it is kind of fun if you do it along with your friends and family
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@galaxy2017 (179)
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3 Nov 17
It's good to teacher the children to cook,but the parents should consider their children's age and other situation,and know which cooking is suitable to let them learn,finally be care of their safety.
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@galaxy2017 (179)
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4 Nov 17
@Shavkat I'm sure not all parents could consider these, what I'm not sure is how many parents. so It is necessary to remind them.
