What is the appropriate age to start teaching a child to properly use a sharp knife?
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Here's a link:
http://kidscooking.about.com/od/kitchensafety/qt/kitchensafety.htm
My 4 year old daughter loves to help in the kitchen. She uses a kids pumpkin knife which is not sharp, but can cut most things. You can also teach a child how to use/hold a knife properly using one, but they are not sharp enough to cut the child, like a real knife.
Since Halloween is coming up your friend can likely find them in most stores.
But this site sells them year round:
http://www.kiddiefoodkutter.com/
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Physically once the child has the hand dexterity to not harm him/herself they are physically ready to be taught knife safety.
Passed that point it's a matter of the child's parents opinion of the child's maturity level. I was taught to use guns and knives at age 4 because I live in a location where that is not irregular. It was for hunting purposes. I never hurt myself.
I would say once the child can understand the concepts of knife safety and that knives can hurt, after that knife safety is taught age is irrelevant beyond hand dexterity. It's done in different cultures far younger than 4.
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If the parent feels the child understands the importance of safety and has the hand dexterity to use the knife than it should only be allowed under very close supervision. The child should also know that they are not ever allowed to cut anything themselves without a parent around. Children at the age of 4 are seldom able to use plastic scissors responsibly so a sharp knife is questionable. It depends on the child though, it's quite possible that there are 4 year olds out there that could handle it.
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Age appropriate task for children:
5-year olds has already developed fine motor coordination for these activities: measure some ingredients and cut soft foods. The children at this age should be taught "knife safety." A cutting board and a plastic serrated knife for soft foods.
You can read more at the link below.
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I would start them out with something small and let them work their way up. If she does have a chronological age of "30" then she would also be understand of your fear for her to get hurt. Explain to her and make sure she understands the dangers of a knife. Explain that running with a knife or open blade or even walking with the knife pointed up is wrong.
SHOW (Don't explain) SHOW them that the knife can easily pierce skin. And harm her or someone around her.
Good Luck.,
@XDS
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