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from Gully Foyle contains these words:

Both kids (one girl, one boy) can handle power tools (including a
lathe), use a sewing machine and cook a meal.

I'm amazed how few kids are taught to cook by their parents. My 8yo can
do several basic dishes (though he has trouble getting a roux to work
without lumps) and even the 3yo is taking an interest, making eggy bread
and cheese on toast etc.

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Skipweasel
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