2006-11-04 02:35:35 · 15 answers · asked by the one 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Hi there,
I'm not sure that it is a matter of age as it is a matter of understanding. If your children understand that they could get burnt or start a fire or are able to recognize that it is an important responsibility when using the stove then they are ready.
My son started using our gas stove when he was nine...he was able to use it as a tool rather than a toy...when he wanted hot chocolate or toast etc.
2006-11-04 03:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by claudeward49 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It just depends on the child i started cooking when i was 8 or so on a gas stove when i lived with my father now when i moved to my mothers she did not want me near her stove and till this day i cant touch her stove lol yeah I'm an adult but a few things to go over one make sure they understand to always double check to make sure the gas is off and not the pilot light went out also you should be the one to light the pilot light because kids can be careless and its not safe would you rather you get a burn or your child most parents would rather they get it and last but not least always keep a fire extinguisher with in arms reach so in the event something does catch fire it can be put out
2006-11-04 06:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our 11 yr old just started using the gas stove. Although we still check behind him because he will leave the gas running with no fire from the burner. Good way to blow everyone up!
2006-11-04 03:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by nevergirl2004 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter just started using the stove with supervision and she is 12, I started at a younger age (8) because I was the oldest of 6 kids and had to help out so it depends on the maturity of the
2006-11-04 04:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by jazzy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe when you teach them how to correctly use one? Mine have been taught to cook @ 9 and 11 but I still stand by when they light the stove just in case they forget how.
2006-11-04 02:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by blonde_bitch_norris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is ten and I am just now comfortable asking him to turn ours on and off while I am in the kitchen.
2006-11-04 12:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there real responsible 10.if not 12
2006-11-04 11:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by ash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 or 11 and they have to know how dangerous it is
2006-11-05 01:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by <3 Lauren <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old enough to understand and be able to see clearly over the top of the pan or what you are cooking.
2006-11-04 04:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by ruth h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
15. No questions asked.
2006-11-04 05:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by No Name 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋