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Also please teach your kids how to use a potato peeler properly! Seen too many adults who botch it up and takes them forever, though funny to watch for a moment or two...
INeverReadTheTOS
Shit I could've used this when I was a kid. And there wasn't even a global pandemic back then.
williamoftheoak
That they werent teaching this to their kids already is a problem. Major problem.
DroppingTrains
I’m jumping on the bandwagon here, but genuinely wondering: where did they think common sense comes from? How do you learn it otherwise?
genbrant
Everyone who is commenting that this is basic parenting is lucky enough to regard this as such because a lot of people didn't get taught shi
graehall
I'd prefer to call it "life skills", as "common sense" is a term used by every 2nd yahoo asshole to justify what they believe is 'right' :P
IOpenMouthKissedAHorse
Tbh I think a lot of adults need to attend this camp
Filantropist
Wait wait wait. Do I have to TEACH my kids??? I didn't sign up for this!
Noughmad
Pedantry: this is not common sense, this is common knowledge. There is a big difference. Common sense is innate, knowledge you have to learn
PangolinBan
Being something of a pedant myself: it should be common sense to teach your kids common knowledge.
Noughmad
100% agree.
gorgeousninja
Parents have shocking revelation to start teaching their kids and not expecting schools to do everything. Other parents look on in horror
StaceyD
Day 3 of quarantine is when Martha discovered little Joey was as dumb as a rock.
ParanoidBoeh
Good one Stacey.
KonegPCMR
Today on CNN: Parents shocked to discover that they have responsibilities.
OddOod
"Oh no, our kids don't know how to do basic household chores!" say the people who should have taught them
ZombeyHepburn
I can do a bunch of stuff...because my parents taught me to do it. You can’t just “pick up” skills if no one shows you how.
abandandana
while I get that most of the stuff SHOULD be taught to every kid (doing laundry, cooking etc), I think this is great for their kids. 1/2
abandandana
They also included other things I never was taught, and wish I had learned or at least had a conversation about it. 2/2
ohmissnova
How the f does soufflé get on this list?!?!?
PangolinBan
It's a nice showstopper of a dish to have in your repertoire, especially if you want to show off to a romantic interest. Why not include 1/2
PangolinBan
2/2 it here? Cooking and baking are not that hard, even soufflé. If you're going to teach, don't just teach the basics.
tinyfootprints
My parents scarcely taught me anything past reading, yet they assumed I would know everything they did.
benegesserit
I feel ya there. Also always mad when I do things wrong, or not too well, but never offering to teach the correct way
tinyfootprints
My sex ed: "You know what goes where?" "I think so." "You're good to go." And no amount of pleading got any further information.
tinyfootprints
Plenty of negative reinforcement, zero positive. No goals, no guidance. Parenting should be required education.
excepttheoneswhoaredead
In most of the world children are included in the chores long before they're capable enough to be helpful which sets a strong foundation
IAmLobstronomous
Yup, my 2 year old helps us fold laundry, she doesn't get it right, but she still participates.
Redandpurpleunicorns
My daughter does everything with me. She only needs help getting a chair to stand on and putting it in the oven to bake a cake. She's 3.
Redandpurpleunicorns
And sometimes cleaning up any egg. But that rarely happens these days. She cleans up flour quite well too.
StigsMilwaukeeCousin
Always have my kid "helping" with projects. It slows everything down but my 5 year old can sort of turn a wrench lol.
Relykwastaken
Taught my daughter what wrenches and screwdrivers were at the age of 2 so she could hand me tools. She always wants to help
StigsMilwaukeeCousin
Yeah, mine knows screw drivers, and metric wrenches, the fractional sae still confuses him for some reason lol
BewbsAreNice
Teach them how to do their taxes. They'll thank you later.
TurbulentShart
"Practical life skills" … "Soufflé" …OK Karen, how bout we calm the fuck down & start with something simple like gravy that isnt from a can?
PangolinBan
Making soufflé really isn't hard. It's about being methodical and exact, like pretty much all baking. If you have a good recipe and 1/2
PangolinBan
2/2 follow it to the letter, it's very unlikely to fail.
Sarpedan
you mean like granules you add water to or is this some sort of silent hill type food of canned gravy?
MrsF1nch
American?
ihateimgurffs
Souffle is so easy it's not even funny.
AmaraRosa
Omg! I hate this so much. These parents are making fun of their kids because they were shit parents; kid cant cook be a fucking parent
thatlazylizard
The fact that they don't think this is called " parenting" shows you how fucking much we rely on total strangers to raise our kids
HeyOP
One of the "they" up there is one of those strangers, or was. "Former high school English teacher"
YourHuckleBee
mom is a pre-K teacher and the parents of the kids that are supposed to be 1st grade now are begging her to have zoom lessons with them. Smh
muffmunchies
And they don't have pure intentions let me tell you... In my experience schools want to teach obedience and subservience to authority.
abraxa
Of course, teachers want to minimize the effort they have to put in. Freethinking kids just ask tons of undesired and difficult questions.
ProfessorAssBlast2020
'We" is a lot of people
GoodBrotherGrimm
Worrying that parents teaching basic skills is a big deal
thisindianajo
C'mon, that's the school's job, didn't you know that? But for real, this is a pretty cool idea.
tooomanystevesgotbanned
THIS.
NotoriousDuchess
This was was my first thought lol. But they're just having fun as a family, so good for them.
Twiddist
Idk what you expect from a family so white they made TSHIRTS with their own name on them even though they're the only ones at this "camp".
WhenKeaglesAttack
Or appreciating someone for doing the right thing and spreading awareness because not everyone does it. Why knock them for sharing? Seriousl
GoodBrotherGrimm
1. It shouldn't take a pandemic to teach this stuff 2. I'm not knocking them, more the fact that this is apparently big news
bogus1983
There are a lot of apathetic, neglectful parents who don't understand why their kids can't just magically know everything they do.
gingerminge
There are also a lot of parents who are only home when their kid is asleep because of work and school.
bogus1983
Yeah, that's true. Unfortunately absence has a lasting effect, even if it's unavoidable.
doitthehemingway
Next they should make one teaching their kids to how to concentrate better.
Realeztoremember
I agree but at the same time support a #parentingchallenge. Have your kids go back to school bragging that they can change a tire.
whotheflipdoithinkiam
My dog's name is Grimm. He is a good boy.
wannatouchelbows
Ya but can Grimm make pasta from scratch? I love Grimm either way even if he’s only especially only good at eating pasta.
whotheflipdoithinkiam
He's absolutely terrible but he does eat it well
GoodBrotherGrimm
I too am a good boy
Seaw0lfe
Yes, yes you are.
DexterWantsToBattle
Ah yes I remember my parents teaching me how to make a souffle when I was a young lad XD
TrueNorthernLights
My mother always said everyone should know how to cook a simple meal, sew a tear, and bake a cake. Now, at 46, my dad Is teaching me (1
TrueNorthernLights
- to change a tire. It's kinda fun.
PangolinBan
Just so we're clear: the 46-year old in this story is your dad, not you?
Mirilali
I always loved balancing on the tire iron/wrench waiting for it to break the seal and loosen the bolt/nut.
avidatheist
You know a lugnut is on there good if you have to stand and bounce a few times on the wrench to get it to budge.
Mirilali
Then that split second of your life flashing before your eyes when it does break and you have to catch yourself before completely falling.
avidatheist
Usually what I do is one foot on the wrench, one foot on the ground, and then pushing up and letting my weight go down on the wrench(1)
dekket
We introduced a screen time system a few years ago. The kids get 30min every day, but can earn more by for instance doing chores, >
dekket
> doing something nice for someone else, etc etc. It worked so well that they all actually became more social w each other and ended up >
dekket
> not even using their awarded screen time.
benegesserit
That is a super cool idea! Great job!
Thefen
How is this considered news? My kids could cook from age 12. Budget at 14. Change a tire before the got their license.
mdiwmndioawdmw
Shit, I was helping my dad replace my stepmother's suspension at 13. I couldn't imagine not teaching your kid to change a tire
Thefen
Even measured a length of pipe to extend the lever of the lug wrench for them .
atalleywak5
As an 80s kid, I think I was the last generation of kids whose parents had the luxury of doing stuff like this on a regular basis. (1)
atalleywak5
I think most parents would now if they had more time, but it's close to impossible to support a family without 2 working incomes.
admiralcrackbar
My parents both worked, I still learned how to run a household. It doesn't take long to teach your kids how to do basic tasks.
CosplayComet
Teaching your kids how to live. So, like.... parenting?
KidAli
Why are they learning these skills in schools??
raggamuffin132
Don't be a hater. Most of the things they're teaching, most parents don't...in this format or style.
daybydaybydaybyday
Yeah i thought so too. I mean washing clothes and cooking? That is like a basic thing.
JoeyTrashbags
you serious? you actually have peers who were taught life skills by parents and/or school? not me nor anyone i’ve ever met been taught this
xenocrisis0153
Funny thing is, things like this don't become "common sense" until you learn it for the first time. These parents don't see its their role.
doitthehemingway
Next they should make one teaching their kids to how to concentrate better.
tooomanystevesgotbanned
TO FUCKING RIGHT!
jimjong1
To the left!
thereoncewasamanfromnantucket
Shake it all about!
GoodBrotherGrimm
Cha-cha real smooth!
Serdoa
Wanted to write just this: They finally started parenting? I'm happy they did and it's great they have fun, it just seems odd as news...
raggamuffin132
Pretty judgmental.
CosplayComet
It's kinda sad, honestly. "Parents start to actually PARENT!!! Amazing!! Hold the presses!!
raggamuffin132
Hopefully you aren't parenting your children with this level of judgment and sarcasm.
CosplayComet
No, but I DO parent them and teach them basic life skills. The difference here is that I don't call the news to have them report it.
raggamuffin132
It's something wholesome and cute. Why are you so angry about other ppl's actions?
MrPuckett
I didn't learn to cook until I was 23, we grew up on frozen food from the Schwan's truck. Good for them.
baricelas
Beef. Stuffed. Nachos.
Mirilali
Mmm Schwan's. Sad they got rid of the square potato patties. They were my grandpa's favorite before he passed. Wanted to get some for memory
Mirilali
My mom was queen of the microwave. If it fit in the microwave it was cooked there. Pasta & 'baked' potatoes were all cooked in the microwave
rubypet
Now I've been realy using Schwan's. Helps reduce the number of grocery trips and saves room in the fridge.
Emmachen13
I have helped since I was a kid and started cooking simple stuff at 13 y. I like cooking, but 2 meals per day every day is getting to me.
abraxa
Dang, that must have been expensive!
Richter12x2
Don't feel bad, my wife is 37 and she hasn't learned YET.
AgitatedPie
Same thing happened to my husband. I had to be the one to teach him how to cook.
sloobie525
The Schwans truck used to drive around our trailer park like an ice cream truck. Those frozen French toast sticks were the best!
Dolcefarniente101
I'm talking to a guy rn who only likes to eat plain cheese burgers and chicken tenders at 30. I'm trying hard not to think it's a deal break
whysomuchdoghair
Why? Some people just prefer basic food. I'm not a "foodie" and will pick a plain burger pretty often. NBD if his other habits are fine.
Richter12x2
If everything else is great, why would it be? But I'd also be looking hard for other really immature behaviors.
Fenrix
That's what I was thinking, that it could be an indicator of other personally traits that may be problematic for the long term.
bustedq
As a guy who grew up with a chef-parent, this kinda breaks my heart
Ireallydonthaveanyideawhattonamemyself
Those pizzas were bomb tho
Richter12x2
And dem bagel dogs
dontrike
Stouffers was essentially my cook until I came of age. Then it was microwavable stuff for years. In the last year I learned how to boil
dontrike
chicken and put it in a pot and make like 15 pounds of food along with rice and vegetables.
winteriscummings
I haven’t heard of anyone else that knows what the Schwan’s truck was!
Fixitman64
Best ice cream ever! Hands down
Beepbopbadop
My neighbor was a delivery driver for them! Haven't thought about that company in years.
abraxa
Schwan's has some amazing comfort food...
Kerberos623
I know them as a Swede. But that's only because they deliver to my mother-in-law in Va.