My boys are self sufficient on food. THey are pretty handy in the kitchen already. One likes to do all the cooking on Sundays. THey reheat food in microwave; or cook a potato, make oatmeal. Fry up some eggs. SImple things, but a good start. THey are not hungry just because mom can't be there. ANd when they grow the vegies, cooking and eating are the next natural step.Oldest was sent with scissors to cut spinach leaves and came back with lettuce too!Good for you Arielle, if you have a good scout troop, all will be well. And yes, they should certainly cook what they reap! What is the sense of it all if they do not. Perhaps he will have dinner on the table for you some night soon! (and do the dishes!)