TikTok Mom Faces Criticism For Letting 3-Year-Old Cook Dinner
Everyone has their own way of parenting. What works for one family might not be best for another. TikTok user @lauralove5514 learned the hard way that sometimes sharing your parenting methods online is an open invitation for all kinds of people to comment on them.
The now-viral video of her three-year-old cooking dinner has started a discussion online about how much responsibility a toddler can be trusted with.
Kids In The Kitchen Is Not A New Idea
In many cultures, children helping out in the kitchen is not a new concept.
Learning how to cook and prepare food is viewed as a part of growing up in a family.
Little Baker Is A Mess-Maker But Mom Embraces It
Letting young children play in the kitchen is proven to be great for developing fine motor skills and their sense of measurement.
Even though it's sure to be messy, the experience for the kids is totally worth it!
Children's Cooking Classes Are A Thing And They're Awesome
Most cities around the world now offer classes in the kitchen that are guided by instructors for children who love to cook.
But that didn't stop online trolls coming for @lauralove5514 on TikTok when she shared a video of her three-year-old helping her make dinner.
Three Year Old Toddler Makes Awesome Pasta Dinner
While Laura was excited to share her son Carter's accomplishment, people online were quick to try and cut her down.
She started receiving nasty comments asking if she was forcing her son to participate and keeping him from playing.
This Mom Had No Time For Mommy-Shamers In Her Comments
@Lauralove5514 responded quickly when this person suggested Carter was her personal slave. She told her followers that Carter loves to cook and is doing so because he wants to.
She made multiple videos to defend herself and show that her son simply loves to cook in the kitchen.
Toddler Has Been Helping In The Kitchen Since He Was 15 Months Old
Some users were shocked to find out that Carter has been helping his mom in the kitchen since he was 15 months old.
His mom wanted to encourage his interest in cooking and now, at three years old, it's one of his favorite things to do.
How Young Is Too Young To Cook Dinner?
One commenter critiqued the mom for letting the child cook dinner, suggesting instead that she let the kid play with toys.
She said she is teaching him valuable life skills and that he actually gets upset when he is not allowed to help with dinner.
Toddler Has Mini Meltdown When Told He's Not Allowed To Make Dinner
She uploaded this video in response to some of the hate she was getting about "making him" participate.
Clearly emotional, the child is immediately soothed when he is told he can help make dinner. Poor little dude just wants to cook!
These Are Just Some Of The Benefits Of Letting Your Child Help In The Kitchen
The mom strongly believes that her children are capable and smart enough to help her out in the kitchen.
She says that her son is learning about caring, nutrition, measuring, and most importantly, he enjoys it.
Do We Underestimate Young Kids' Abilities?
This forward-thinking mom ends her viral video by saying that she thinks people underestimate what toddlers and young children are capable of.
She says if you give them the opportunity to learn they will prove to you what they are able to do!
