Benefits of Cooking with Kids
Why You Should Cook with Your Kids
Spending time cooking with your child will give you time to bond, and talk. Kids who feel like they can talk to their parents are less likely to get into trouble. They are also less likely to suffer from depression and feelings of isolation.
Cooking is a skill, and as such, it must be learned. Not only will your child learn how to cook, they will also learn how to handle knives, hot surfaces, and learn measurements. Try cooking a wide variety of foods to encourage budding taste buds to develop, and even add to your own skills in the kitchen. If it turns out bad, there are always pizza deliveries. The only ingredient missing in any recipe is your imagination. Try asking your child what they think you should add to a recipe. The answer may surprise you.
Being able to cook will help your child later in life. You've taught them everything you know about cooking, and they will take that out into the world with them. They will have better luck taking care of themselves without relying on typical young adult foods such as Ramen noodles. (I know of several ways to cook Ramen noodles, actually.) They might have better luck meeting a good spouse if they can cook. Your child will be confident that they can take care of themselves after leaving the nest.
Cooking with your kids will help you to save money and watch your portion sizes. You will be less likely to eat out often. If you start having your kids help you in the kitchen at a young age, they will look forward to cooking. In my house, laziness is the number one cause of not cooking. Making a habit of cooking with your kids at a young age will teach your children to be more productive and independent.
When having your child help you in the kitchen, tasks should always be age appropriate. You don't want to hand a knife to a four year old, and you don't tell your teenager they aren't allowed to go near the stove.
Published by Katie Sharp-Dierks
Katie Sharp-Dierks has been writing ever since she could pick up a pen. A mother of two, she is devoted to both teaching and learning. Katie has a wide variety of interests which include all parenting issues... View profile
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6 Comments
Post a CommentMy family love Ramen noodles. I like them occasionally myself. I agree it is great to cook with your kids. Hey, it's entertaining! And not just for them. It will prepare both genders for the eventuality of cooking, too.
I love cooking with my son...great article!
I learned so much from cooking with my mom. I've never taken any cooking classes, but people are blown away by my cooking skills. I want to say it's not my fault, it just happened!
This brings back memories and I want to add that if I could go back and do it over again I'd spend more time cooking with my kids. There is something special about making a homemade meal or dessert while having fun.
Great article. I really believe in this and have encouraged my sons to help with meals.
Amazing that anyone doesn't realize this!