What do parents worry about when they think about children learning to cook? Danger! Don’t even say “safety,” because your mind doesn’t go there, it goes straight to “danger.”
Yes, the kitchen can be a dangerous place for little ones, or even for your teens. Are you thinking of knives, a hot stovetop, pot holders catching on fire, a child standing on a chair or falling off a step stool?
The best way to prevent kitchen accidents is to teach kids how to be safe while they’re in the kitchen. You’ll have to set some age-appropriate ground rules, like these:
“No cooking when a parent, guardian, or baby-sitter is not there.”
“Always start by washing your hands.”
“Wear an apron.”
“Wear short sleeves.”
“Don’t use sharp knives.”
“If you spill something, clean it up before you do anything else, so you won’t slip on it.”
Of course, we’ve just scratched the surface here. Before your children learn to cook, be sure their education includes kitchen safety. If they are learning to cook at school or at summer camp, be sure to review safety precautions with them at home, too.
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