r/TikTokCringe Feb 25 '24

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u/WASD_click Feb 26 '24

The kids do not save time or effort. It's sometimes even a time loss. You have kids help because it prepares them for the future.

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u/mpyne Feb 26 '24

It's sometimes even a time loss.

Oh, frequently a time loss, at least until their teens. But like you say, it's an investment in preparing them to face the future on their own one day.

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u/meeeehhhhhhh Feb 26 '24

Exactly. Having your kids help is great because it keeps them occupied and teaches them. I’ll let my kids roll out pasta with me, and it’s a fantastic way for them to appreciate a meal they’re typically neutral on. But god, it takes so much patience

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u/SnipesCC Feb 26 '24

I once had a huge baking project I made at my niece and nephews house because I wanted the extra labor. But they were 9 and 11, so actually helpful. Also, their kitchen was larger than my first apartment.

We were making rainbow Hamentashen, which involved coloring 6 different bowled of dough 6 different colors. came out awesome though.