I agree. My teen learned how to make Jello a couple of weeks ago. You'd think he'd discovered a whole new food group. Has to dirty a measuring cup, and a pan, and several bowls, and an array of spoons... and use the gas stove to make it... when the microwave is sitting there just begging to be used... But... I guess it's progress!!! He can make Ramen noodles... Yep, the kid is all prepared for independent living now!