Dinner struggles in adolescence?!
Yes, have him cook. He will need help to start. My DD (13) and her friend (12) have been cooking nice meals for about a year. On Saturday they made chicken tacos with beans and corn on the side. They research recipes online and make a list of what they need. The cook for other kids in the neighborhood. It’s a great skill and cuts down on complaining. (Other recent things they’ve made include chicken pad Thai, Cajun chicken with roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts, French onion soup, and French toast (it was on a snow day.)
DD (3/06)
DS1 (7/09)
DS2 (8/13)