Kids tend to be naturally curious and want to help... let them help, even if it slows you down.  If you cook and let them help, when they are young, they will learn.<p>And yes, some people as adults only eat chicken nuggets and mac and cheese... though to be fair, I spent two years perfecting my mac and cheese skills (baking vs. stove top, bechamel route vs sodium citrate, sauce and cheese variations) making it about every other week.