When to let your child be independent?

[janet88]

My son can buy food from downstairs like chicken rice. Not totally independent. In fact I dare not let him walk to school though it’s 5 min walk…the drivers in the morn drive quite fast along the small roads leading to school. Dare not take the risk. Some are like half asleep…scary.

As for house keys, no way.

Next year he will be going to sec 1. I am worried about road safety. If he comes home by himself, it will take time changing buses…again depend on which school.

[Coolkidsrock2]

What about making instand noodles or frying an egg? What will be an appropriate age? Thus far, the kitchen is still out of bounds for the kids except to put the dishes in the sink after a meal. Part of the reason is also because my kitchen is very small so they cannot be there during cooking time.

[33mama]

Coolkidsrock2:

What about making instand noodles or frying an egg? What will be an appropriate age? Thus far, the kitchen is still out of bounds for the kids except to put the dishes in the sink after a meal. Part of the reason is also because my kitchen is very small so they cannot be there during cooking time.

i started them at 11yrs old.. actually cooking depends mostly on their height. If they are not too short and can see the food cooking in the wok or pan without a stool then ok. teach them the safety aspect too.

[janet88]

I am still looking for a nonstick pan…not too big or small. Actually my son can use Air fryer which is safer to make fries. With non stick pan, he cannot scratch the Teflon surface. I am particular about my pans.