Teach your child how to cook

 Many young families in big cities like Ho Chi Minh City are spending weekends teaching their children how to cook a family meal.

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Teaching children how to cook is a necessary job for parents

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Ms. Vo Hoang Ngan (37 years old), living in Ngo Tat To Apartment, Ward 19, Binh Thanh District (HCMC) shared: "In the past, my husband and I used to not cook at all on weekends. At dinner, the family took two children out to eat. At that time, the two children were still young. However, now my two daughters are all grown up, one is in 5th grade and the other is in 7th grade, so on weekends I often organize cooking at home, ready to teach the two children how to cook. . Although they cannot cook sophisticated dishes, they can prepare a simple meal that is delicious for the whole family. Children can make boiled meat, cook squash soup with fresh shrimp and fried eggs with ground pork very well. When the older child cooks, the younger one can help her pick up water spinach or sprout squash to make a delicious vegetable stir-fry with garlic."

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And Ms. Nguyen Thi Mung (36 years old), an accountant for Viet Nhat Co., Ltd (Go Vap District) said: “Every day I hire hourly maids to clean the house and cook. But on weekends, I never hire a maid, but go to the market with my 13-year-old daughter. Because I want to show my children that they can buy foods such as fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, etc. to ensure the health of the family."

Ms. Mung added that after returning from the market, she and her daughter cooked together the dishes that mother and daughter had calculated before. And when I make any food, I just let my children know and let them have the experience. "Now, dishes like meat-packed tofu, sautéed melon with squid, braised pork with pepper and little pepper are as delicious as mine," said Ms. Mung happily.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phong Thanh, chef of Bien Xanh Restaurant (District 12, HCMC), shared: “Cooking is a skill that all children need to know. Parents should not ignore this when raising children. Food is an essential human need. Cooking is about catering to that need. How will the child manage when he has to stay at home all day without his parents? You certainly don't want your child to just eat canned food or cook noodles for a meal while waiting for the adults to return. Therefore, if children know how to cook, they will not have difficulty serving themselves."

According to Ms. Phong Thanh, when children join the kitchen with their parents, there will naturally be a bond between family members. “An older child can help her mother make rice when there are guests at home or on holidays. Children will become aware of their place in the family. Moreover, when learning to cook, children will form healthy eating habits, right meals. Children will feel better with foods they make or contribute to making. Health is always the most important thing and it is closely related to family meals”, said Chi Phong Thanh.

Ly Thi Kieu Nhung, head chef of Lang Que Cuisine Restaurant (Di An district, Binh Duong province), said: "Children should experience cooking every time their parents come into the kitchen. And never do it for your child when he is trying to finish, even if the dish is not very tasty and the arrangement is not very perfect. At first, when your child can't make it on his own, take the time to guide him and encourage him when he finishes a certain dish with a compliment like today, it's fine, but this time. Then try to do better.”

According to psychologist Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Hong, lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, the effect of teaching your child to cook not only helps your child experience cooking but also helps to bond between members. more love in the family. When we give children the opportunity to explore and be creative in cooking, we are helping your child become aware of their role and share in the responsibility of the family.