Jessa Seewald's New Cooking Video Has Fans Concerned Over Spurgeon & Henry's Safety

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[@StarWarsFanGirl1975]

Every parent knows what their son or daughter is capable of. She did just fine.

[@annasmandych3876]

Exactly!

[@wendytabon3029]

Amanda S agree

[@laceydixon8368]

agreed

[@jGazMom]

You could see he has been taught to be very careful with the knife. I don't think there's a problem.

[@tawnie9204]

I agree

[@kristylynn9142]

Agree

[@everyvillainislemons2521]

I agree

[@MystikelfTwigg]

That kid has better knife skills than me lol

[@nadinestewart9279]

I agree. Younger kids have been taught proper knife skills. They were well supervised. I probably cut myself more than these kids lol

[@sodapoplove95]

I'm rare to defend the Duggars but people would be surprised of what kids are capable of when parents don't just assume a kid "shouldnt" or "cant" do something until an arbitrary age is met.

[@UnluckyOctopus]

And then wonder why their teens can’t. Yes accidents happen but we can’t live in fear and what ifs. The people that had an issue with this video are the same people that don’t teach their young children to swim because they might drown. Even when not knowing how to swim and get themselves out of a pool puts them at a greater risk of drowning.

[@kerriecarr6287]

Katy your the one who is making a issue out of this I saw the video of him chopping up celery,and he was doing a great job.These children have very responsible parents.!fYou getting experts n this was just stupid. Hopefully you will read the comments the people put on here. You need to get it right sometimes! I don’t know what world you live in . but kids who come from big family’s help out! Where have been living under a rock?

[@stealthreporter5122]

MoreMemes Great example. I know a man in his mid-50’s that cannot swim. He can’t swim because his brother drowned in a pool, and his mother always kept him away from pools, the beach, etc.-she didn’t even bathe him in a bathtub with 3 inches of water because she was terrified. While I understand her fear, isolating her children from knowing how to swim & proper water safety wasn’t the correct way to handle it. The right thing to do would have been to enroll him in swimming lessons with a trained lifeguard that would not only teach him how to swim but teach him how to get himself out of potentially dangerous situations, like swimming parallel to a rip current.

[@UnluckyOctopus]

stealth reporter it’s very tragic. I have heard the story so many times. “I never learned to swim because a family member drowned”. Sometimes there isn’t a horrific tragedy it’s simply the fear of drowning that keeps them away from all bodies of water. I grew up around a lot of water, my Mother had an Uncle who drowned as a boy but she took your approach to the accident and taught me how to swim before I could even walk. Anyways that’s some unsolicited back story to why I chose to use it as an example.

[@simplydanlrene4276]

@@kerriecarr6287 I don't believe she made a big deal out of this. She said she was showing to see what you all thought. You seem to be the one overreacting right now. And asking experts was really a good thing to do so when people ask what age, she can answer not her views but what the experts say. Lighten up.

[@courtneyc7045]

As an early childhood educator I think this is amazing! She’s teaching her children how to handle knives safely and in turn it’s giving spurgeon confidence. I see nothing wrong with this as long as he’s being supervised

[@jerinetzley710]

There is more danger in “dull” knives than others. “Dull” knives are never a good idea!

[@dawn5227]

True, it requires more effort to use a dull knife which reduces the control of that item. Just think how hard it is for us adults to use a dull knife while chopping. It's easier and quicker and far more comfortable to use a good sharp knife and fingers do not have to be held so close to where your chopping, making it safer.

[@DrofJustice]

I thought this was adorable. My boys loved helping me prep and cook and we only used proper tools. Very Montessori. They are grown and self sufficient today ... with all their fingers.

[@hydroponic2103]

My mom taught me how to cook young and I also have my fingers (: (edit : I’m from California)

[@mrs.boz1141]

I thought it was very Montessori, too!

[@Ina_5686]

I went to a Montessori school. They are the best.

[@MelinaM-ih8nc]

I see no big deal. Has anyone ever watched Masterchef Jr? I have seen 6 year olds use bigger knives and cook an entire meal.

[@patmacrotch5611]

Most people crying are probably doing so because they don’t know how to use knives properly.

[@deannastampfly8364]

This! Ironically, a lot of people who don’t teach their children to cook and clean end up with adults who can’t cook, clean or do basic household stuff. Kudos to Jessa for teaching them these skills. That’s not something a lot of fundies ascribe to, having boys learn this stuff. Ben likes to cook if I recall correctly.

[@kimb5373]

It’s obvious that the children have been taught to use this knife! And she spends a lot of time with her children which is really important

[@FindingMyLight]

ok this over babying our kids generation is nonsense. I was cutting using a knife at his age,, why are people way over reacting? I watched the video and as soon as i saw Spurgeon with a knife i knew there would be those who would over react. I just dont get this generation,, i grew up in the 80's, and according to parents now days we were abused.. we didn't wear bubble wrap to ride our bikes, we played in the rain and mud, we walked to our friends houses with no one walking us, we rode in a back of a truck, we helped our parents cook, work on the lawn, work in the garage, we drink from the garden hose.. if we fell or cut ourselves it was a lesson to be more careful. Those kids were not in danger, drama drama drama is all some people know. people see a little glimpse into their lives and all of a sudden they are experts.. what is this generation coming to? I worked where I had to report to CPS any child abuse i saw and this is not child abuse or reason to be afraid,,, when you see real abuse you know this is nothing. Let your kids learn and be hands on which will include not always doing something right... it is ok.

[@sodapoplove95]

I'm a nurse & have also worked with kids for a long time. The last decade or so we have had a huge issue with kids being behind on certain motor skills / tasks because parents have been over relying on "baby friendly" or more like "lazy" items. Example: not just sippy cups but the non-spill sippy cups & we have many shocked parents who learn a child should be able to drink out of a regular (child-size) cup at around 12 months, give or take. Its stuff like this that is holding kids back. Parents need to get a grip.

[@jillcrane7087]

I 110% agree. What hurts the kids is holding them back. Babying them over everything. Man I must be a child abusers the way I raised my kids lol. I didnt do the whole talk to them like a baby. But I loved them and played with them and tought them how to stand on there owne. All 3 of them are marred and have kids and still have all there fingers and toes.lol

[@Reesah2u]

@Finding My Light I agree with you 💯%. I would like to add that many parents (not all) coddle their kids way too much these days. If a child falls & gets a scratch or bruise the child starts screaming acting like they're gonna die because the parent/adult swoops them up & coddles them at the 1st whimper. As long as my children/grandchildren were still conscious & breathing & didn't have blood gushing or bones broken after they fell I wld start laughing. They wld start laughing as well & go back to playing. Fyi, They now range from 36-9 yrs old & healthy. "I'm going to raise my kids to whine & cry every time they bump their knee". Said, NO ONE EVER.

[@Loveinthelaundry]

Finding My Light amen!!!!! If this child was on that master chef kids show mo one would have a issue at all! In fact they would praise the parents. I am a mother of 14 children, I am very hands on teaching my children life skills at all ages. My oldest is 28years old and the youngest is 2. I am proud to say that all of my children who have left the home already are amazing, they can cook, clean, and fix whatever needs to be fixed in there homes. They know how to use tools and balance there check book. Everyone has a great job or stays at home to care for their children. We could not be more proud of them, however this comes from us only training our children from the time they are little to do what they need to learn skills. Children want to help and you can make it fun, I by no means agree to the Duggers teachings but I do not see what the big issues are with this. If we treat the kids like the only thing they can do is color and play dough we are not teaching them to do anything in life but be lazy, and live in my basement forever. No thank you!

[@gertibell]

It was 100 times more dangerous to wear a bike helmet back then because every kid in the neighborhood would have kicked your butt. Not to mention laughing their asses off at you.

[@ChristieLily35]

It's clear this wasn't his first time using a knife, he seems to have a good grasp (literally) of how to use a knife. Jessa was right there.

[@reetz5624]

Wow, I never thought I'd stick up for a Duggar, I see nothing wrong with teaching your kid to use a knife.

[@Reesah2u]

We don't know how long she's been teaching him knife/safety skills. He seems to be pretty comfortable & confident handling the knife. Imo, it seems that he's been practicing for quite some time.

[@Adnilas]

It’s funny that people recommend a dull knife. Everytime I’ve cut myself, it was because my knife was too dull, and therefore, harder to handle.

[@laceyshrum1317]

I don't get it. He is going slow and methodical. He also seems to be very aware of where his hands are and looks like he has a strong grip on the knife.

[@lenagu]

People are so crazy. She is teaching a child to cook with her. Kids love to help with what their parents are doing. Making kid independent is a great thing.

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

good point!

[@BigRedShadevil]

I’m not for completely treating kids like adults, but when they show an interest in cooking and can be taught to correctly use knives to chop then go kiddo, go!

[@emmawerty1938]

“Use a small knife at age 9.” At age ten I was using the stove and oven, and using big knives.

[@karmenrusso2833]

Not all 5 year olds are the same. Kids mature at different rates. Plus, I’m sure he was being closely supervised.

[@karamac4847]

I've been a chef for almost 30yrs now and OMG I'm so old lol I have 5 kids and 3/5 of them were definitely doing this at that age but my oldest and youngest (boys lol) absolutely not!! 🤣 it very much depends on the child.. and he did such an amazing job!!

[@kaykirby3208]

Jessa has raised a lot of children already she seems to know what her child can do and he obviously been taught him safety rules ..he did not swing the knife around like a sword like most little boys do lol He enjoyed teaching how to prepare the celery .. he did a great job ..big knife but it's one he has obviously used before ..

[@wendytabon3029]

Agree he is well trained in using the knife both boys good job

[@dawn5227]

True, I'm imagining my 12 yr old boy with a knife like that... 😳

[@whiterose9343]

I wish I'd been taught how to cook and do things in the kitchen when I was young. I had to learn as an adult. I think it is fine. Jessa was right there. He was chopping celery, not a dissecting a chicken.

[@nyaclassroom1114]

He’s being supervised and it’s obvious he knows what he’s doing. Americans are crazy. This is a non-issue.

[@taylor1598]

Now I’m not a big Jesse fan, but he seems to have great coordination, and looks like he has been taught how to safely handle a knife. I’d say she taught her kids kitchen safety and she was watching them. Also, the knife didn’t have a pointed tip. She knows her kids better than anyone else. Even though the Duggar’s have some horrible controversies, I don’t believe Jesse would ever put her kids in danger with potential weapon.

[@maidamacdonald6982]

I was given my first pocket knife to use without supervision when I was 6, my little sister who has much poorer hand eye coordination wasn’t given one until she was a teen. I’m glad these little boys are being taught to cook, and to be careful.

[@anayhiasmimi1409]

Nothing wrong with it, I sometimes think these generation's coming up are overly pampered. At least they are learning to be self sufficient.

[@negative247]

Your right. No one is doing any child a favor by over protecting them all the time.

[@teambeining]

I don’t consider cooking and house chores “work.” It’s all part of taking care of oneself. Parents need to use their judgment on what their kids can handle, as well as give them plenty of time for kids’ “real” job - play.

[@lynnfoster6298]

My grandson has been helping his Mom cut and grate up vegetables since he was 3. He is great at it and he is only 4 now

[@stefaniemedina14]

I'm just happy she is teaching her boys how to cook. Cooking is not a "woman's job".

[@simplydanlrene4276]

I taught both my boys how to cook, clean, do laundry, sew, iron, etc and by the age of 11 they knew how to do it all, not that they had to cause I usually did it until they got a little older but they knew. I did not want them to be like so many men I see who rush to get married to have someone to take care of them.

[@thexxit]

Honestly, she knows her kids, and she knows their skill level. He's probably fine. Just because other kids aren't, doesn't mean he isn't. I'm not a fan of this family at all, but this is nuts.

[@LoonZoomBoo]

No need for this video. She's being very safe and teaching her children life skills. So what?

[@simplydanlrene4276]

This was in response to people asking her to do it because they were worried. And I think maybe she might have helped them be not so worried.

[@vanessaellis2195]

The kids are PROBABLY BETTER COOKS than Nessa remember she was the kid who couldn't boil WATER.

[@Karenmkk28]

You mean Jessa

[@ChefMireilleGKT]

I’m a kids culinary teacher and it’s apparent this child has Been doing this a while He has great control I use real knives with my students

[@kmills1231]

I dont like the duggars. But spurgeon seems to have been calm and well taught. He wasnt swinging it around. Its good ro teach kids how to cook i was making lunch by myself at 7

[@brenr1248]

Can’t believe you made a whole video about this. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@becauseisaidso6417]

For real. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@simplydanlrene4276]

I think you all forget she did it because she was asked to by people who were concerned and to get our opinions about it.

[@flyingmonkey1342]

Arguments to be made on both sides! The only right way to parent is your own way. No one got hurt and she is not abusing them. Why judge.

[@angelacrane9495]

My son is 11 and I wouldn't let him loose with a sharp knife, but he has adhd. However if you know what your kiddos are capable of than I see no issues💁

[@samanthanotsamiam8404]

Honestly my parents gave my sisters and I knives at young age (table knives at 1, steak knives at 2 etc). The thing was that they taught us how to use them. Since that seems to be the case here good for Jessa letting her son have and use one. I had a friend in high school who wasn't allowed to use any knives at all. In fact when I had my 17th birthday party at a restaurant she handed my mother her table knife because she wasn't allowed to use it. She had driven herself to my party yet wasn't allowed to use a knife to cut up her food (she also didn't know how to use one at all). My 7 year old little sister ended up teaching her how to hold a knife and how to cut up her meat that night. I felt so bad for her because of how embarrassed she was about it.

[@victoriamorgan7046]

This is crazy - he's handling the knife incredibly well and she's clearly monitoring the whole situation. This is not drama.

[@simplydanlrene4276]

Right. Those complaining are. :)

[@nyaclassroom1114]

My two year old uses a blunt butter knife and a crinkle cutter to chop food. He will use a real knife probably around Spurgeon’s age. We follow Montessori teachings as well.

[@debbieweahkee3820]

How else are they supposed to learn??? People are raising pansies now.

[@Ina_5686]

The older child did a great job. Didn't see the footage of the younger child. I was allowed to do certain tasks around the kitchen, such as dishes and cutting fruits and veggies with small knives. As long as they are supervised it's all good!

[@michellemarie988]

My dad taught me how to cook for my self when I was 7.

[@kimdaydreaming8086]

Jessa don’t care what people say. She never shows emotion! Out of all the Duggar’s, she’s the most cold blooded, lol 😂.

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

Lol - cold as ice?

[@christinabrodrick6406]

You’re as cold as ice.... I’m back in the 70’s and 80’s with this song stuck in my head😂

[@kimdaydreaming8086]

Christina Brodrick now I do too, !ol 😂

[@christinabrodrick6406]

😂😂

[@daddsyprincess07]

It made me nervous when I first saw it but the more I thought about it the more I thought you know this isn’t the first time she has allowed him to help her in the kitchen and it’s not like she walked away and said ok have it.

[@giabarrone7422]

There is plenty to criticize these cult members on, teaching her boys to cook is not one of them....

[@pelusa5925]

That’s great she has taught her kids to use a knife in a safe manner. More moms should teach their 30 yr old how to use a knife to cook!

[@loria2685]

Bravo Jessa. Kids are capable. We need more parenting like this.

[@incy_eliz]

Darn, you would hate to see what I let my 10 ur old do. Learning those life skills.

[@teamcougars]

With proper supervision there’s no reason why the kids can’t help and enjoy being in the kitchen cooking alongside their parents. It’s not like he was running through the house with the knife, people need to leave Jessa alone.Getting kids involved with cooking helps them learn to cook and have an interest in what they are eating and helps develop good eating habits. My kids have been alongside me in the kitchen since they were in kindergarten now my 17 year old daughter is capable of cooking an entire dinner and she creates her own recipes quite often.

[@thebovineavenger]

I was field dressing animals BY MYSELF at 8 with a BIG BUCK knife. Now my SON was not given any kind of knife until he was 11. But again every child is different.

[@bethmcmillen1064]

It's her children, her decisions. Not ours.

[@gigiwoodlawn2142]

Parent your own children. And as an aside, I’m an adult and have cut myself with all sizes of knives including the plastic one you get in takeout meals

[@shirleycarey3028]

Lol

[@cherylsloyer6872]

Grow up! She is not raising sissies! I cooked eggs on the stove at 4! Get a life!

[@lennoxgrey8543]

I’ll criticize the Duggar’s over many things.. but this seems like a very capable child. He seems supervised to me🤷🏼‍♀️

[@reneepasich]

I have a child knife that my grandchildren use. I have had them cooking with me from the time they could stand on a stool with me. I do think Spurgeon should be taught to curl his fingers under or wear a safety glove.

[@ninaradio]

The younger one is borderline, but my goodness, his mom is right there watching him very closely and stepping in to guide him. The Duggars may be horrible examples of raising their kids to be emotionally healthy, but they have certainly figured out how to safely teach kids household skills.

[@julianamartinez9737]

I thought it was fine. I think it’s good for Jessa to teach her kids life skills

[@kimdaydreaming8086]

If you’re gonna be in the public eye, to make money, being scrutinized for every thing you do, is a consequence.

[@kimdaydreaming8086]

You did a great job Katie of being neutral & showing both sides.

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

Thank you!!

[@simplydanlrene4276]

I thought she did a good job.

[@marilyngreenblatt746]

It is good that Spurgeon and Henry are learning how to cook. However, I believe they are too young to use a knife. A few years from now would be better.

[@kelly1827]

But why? He clearly has the coordination and attention span to safely use it. He has better technique than some adults I've cooked with!

[@homespunhomefragrance5659]

I like her idea of treating her kids like little adults not kids. My parents tried to do this as much as possible with me and my brother and it always made me feel grown up and important. I hope to do the same in the future with my kids.

[@jessicaponticello8937]

People are upset bc spurgeon is using a knife with his mom right there with him idk why people are concerned over it. She was obviously right there plus if he didn’t know how to safely use it I’m sure she wouldn’t have let him handle it in the first place.

[@thisfacebelievesyou8862]

“Nothing these ladies ever do is without controversy” is a polite way of saying “people will find fault with absolutely everything they do”

[@MaureenHelsel]

He was so careful with the knife! She is really teaching them well. I'm still terrible with knives. Lol I almost lost my pinky fingertip last year while slicing ham. 😂😂

[@stephanniestarr6869]

The worst cut I ever received was from a plastic knife. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security because the knife is plastic.

[@debramage739]

I was cutting up vege at 3. Still got all my fingers. We didn't have plastic knives back in the day.

[@wally2786]

This whole thing is ridiculous and stupid. Nuff said

[@debbiepower8780]

A blunt knife is a dangerous one. A sharp knife is far safer, you use the weight of the knife to cut rather pushing a blunt knife which could slip and cause an accident.

[@BeckyJayson]

Yes!! This 100%

[@ASMRbyMrsTristania]

He is being very safe, and a lot of people teach their kids life skills at early ages. I think Jessa did just, fine because she was paying attention to him, and I feel that if he was not being safe, she would have said something to him. People shouldn't criticize others for the way they parent. Everyone parents differently.

[@CyndiMoncada]

People will find something to create drama about. She’s clearly taught him how to use it safely.

[@jillcrane7087]

I've watched so many of there videos, and I've seen the kids helping do a lot of things, I've seen her teaching them wrighting .Ive seen here reading to them,ive seen her discipline them, I've never really seen anything bad.i also raised my kids to help out and they loved it. I think it's good to teach kids at a young age, if they are able to do it, why not. I guess every one has there owne options witch is good, that's what makes this world go round. But I dont live with her so I dont see everything she has tought them, so I'd be the last person to judge her. J.M.I 💛🙏💛🙏💛🙏💛

[@kathleenyoung8916]

Crocodile Dundee: ‘Now THAT’S a knife’.

[@madisonlewe1057]

The most important thing is that he had adult supervision.

[@findmeinnature]

that's incredible, teaching a child at a young age to cook and use a knife. I didn't use a knife like that until I was about 12.

[@Theelderscrolls52]

I am a full time nanny and I let the children be in charge of stuff. Also knife skills are amazing to teach children! They learn so much by being given responsibility. They become comfortable with themselves And know that they are valued.

[@dom404gamer8]

She can do whatever she wants it’s her prerogative! 😂😂😂

[@aimeepearl693]

Anyone who has a child who has gone to a Waldorf or a Montessori school has probably seen their 5-6 year olds cutting food with knives too. It's not that uncommon, y'all.

[@kelly1827]

We started letting our children help with food prep when they were toddlers, e.g. tearing lettuce for salad, mashing cooked potatoes, using a mezzaluna to cut softer things like apple slices and cheese, etc. As the got older and their hand-eye coordination and focus improved they were allowed to start using knives their hands could handle -- real knives. We taught good technique and supervised well. My then 5 yr old was dumbfounded that a 10 year old visitor had never cracked an egg before, and promptly taught her the way we teach it: crack it on a paper towel covered table (to absorb any egg goo for easier clean up!) then into a small ramekin to check for shells before adding to the big bowl. As a Girl Scout Leader I've taught several kids how to use a vegetable peeler, how to properly cut veggies, and even how to pour their own juice. In some instances I find parents are afraid of their child hurting themselves so they don't allow it, but in just as many cases it's because they can't or don't want to take the time to teach. It's faster and more secure (both for the child and the food) to just do everything themselves. FWIW, my now 9th grader is in a technical high school with a specialization in Baking and Pastry Arts, so clearly it's paid off for at least one of them LOL!

[@neptunespassion]

This is the most responsible family

[@TheFlip_Side]

People need to mind their damn business and stop talking behind the keyboard! WOW!

[@gertibell]

Kids in other countries tend fires & wield machetes. She knows her own kids & trusts they will be ok. People worry too much today. Kids used to be covered with "boo boos" just from playing outside (by themselves). My brothers kids are now teens & he still freaks out if they use the stove or a knife. Needless to say they are way behind in any life skills. Just a year ago, the 13yr old was allowed to use the microwave by herself. Ridiculous.

[@simplydanlrene4276]

I thought Spurgeon did a great job, was supervised and things were fine. I loved loved loved him telling what he was doing. "first you wash the celery like this"....too cute.

[@leelabella6348]

9 year old before moving on to a real knife of any kind? What?! I’m a safety-minded person, but that’s ridiculous. Girl Scouts taught me how to use a Swiss Army knife at 8. The Boy Scouts May have learned sooner, I’m not sure. You’d be surprised what kids are capable of if they are properly taught. My great grandmother grew up in the Great Depression. She was peeling veggies and cooking on a soapbox for her younger siblings at 5. I would much rather teach my kids how to use a knife safely (if their motor skills are developed and if they show the interest) than only give them plastic knives until nine or ten, they get curious one day when I’m not looking and need stitches.

[@elizabethc.6470]

I was raised thinking knifes were for adults. My coordination is not good and I slip up a lot because I’m just now learning. I wish my parents made me learn sooner.

[@lovesanimalshatesrats6339]

Hearing her say she treats and dresses them like adults makes me angry. If my mom said she dressed me as an adult as a small child that would make me so sad. We have our whole lives to be adults, don’t take away their childhoods, why rush them. And they should be using children knives they are babies.

[@ButterfliesAreNinjas]

I honestly didn’t see an issue with it because he obviously knows what he’s doing and handling a knife properly. The only concern I would have is that his little brother was too close and if he accidentally slipped he may have injured his brother that would be my only concern with the whole situation. He obviously has been taught properly and has been doing it more than this one time you can tell by the way he is walking everyone through what he’s doing that he does this on a regular basis so he knows what he’s doing and it’s up to his parents what they want their kids to do it when it’s none of no one else’s business honestly

[@CoffeeLover-mz7bk]

They are too small to be using that knife!

[@kelly1827]

Clearly not for the older one -- you don't just pick up a knife and suddenly have the skills he showed. He is practiced with it.

[@adhfan75]

If Spurgeon and Henry went to a Montessori Preschool this Fall, that'd be awesome...so his knife skills in light of that could be taken into consideration, ad if he's supervised it might be okay.

[@jenniferknight1511]

My son has plenty of knives he is a trained Boyscout. Children are way more capable than we give them credit for.

[@lifeinmyemptynest]

I cringed when I saw Spurgen with that big knife. I stopped watching, not only can he cut himself, Henry was so close.

[@sarahalferty1992]

She is a good mom. He looked like he was being careful and was probably taught what to do many times. More people should teach their kids in a responsible way to do things for themselves and be a helper. And I'd much rather have a kid like this than a teen who can't make cereal for themselves

[@jenniferbell-shride9266]

One they these boys will grow up and be able to cook and clean. That is a good thing

[@BreeKayBe]

I was helping out when I was his age. I also knew where the loaded guns were as well. We learned what we could and couldn't do and were always supervised. I grew up on a farm though.

[@marykrohn4101]

I watched this a through it was great she was teaching the boys to help in the kitchen/with cooking. I don't believe she give him that size of knife if he wasnt ready to do so.

[@homespunhomefragrance5659]

As for if this is safe or not, we don’t know, Spurgeon might have started using a plastic knife and moved up to this knife. I helped my mom in the kitchen at an early age. I thought he did a great job and Jessa was right there supervising him. I don’t see any issues.

[@amk220FL]

Frankly I feel people are over reacting I see a mom and sons spending time together and teaching kids to cook and doing something together... sometimes things have no motive or training... families doing things together in quarantine

[@SanchoGracie]

I don't even trust myself with chef knives.

[@kaaaylah4362]

Nobody knows the steps she’s taken prior to this video.. there’s 2 years old that can’t talk walk or to the things other 2 year olds can.. There’s things 3 year olds can do that 10 year olds literally can’t yet.. there’s no set age for certain things! There’s no rule book when it comes to kids. Clearly these kids have been helping for a while, they’ve always been advanced for their age.. so maybe for some they’re like omg I couldn’t imagine my child this age doing x y z. For others it’s opposite..

[@jamienixon5213]

This teaching life skills from a young age is the entire premise of the Montessori method. People pay $2,500 a month to send their kids to a Montessori daycare. There is nothing wrong here. The kid is clearly doing really well with this and it's not like she's letting him run around with it. As far as using a smaller knife: he is using an appropriate sized tool for the job at hand. People need to chill. There is plenty to criticize about the Duggars, but this isn't one of those things.

[@northerngrace6108]

Oh my goodness, dogo snoozing on the sofa in the background, too cute! 😄

[@annejohnson1842]

Haha can see a set of legs. Dog not bothered about youtube going on in the room. Yeah whatever. Funny