..my fam is from the south, and while some traditions vary, learning to cook wasn't an option, it was mandatory. in my fam, if you wanted to eat, you went through certain stages of development in the kitchen:- learning prep/cleaning- learning to assist (basically sous chef)- actual cookingif you wanted to eat, you were definitely falling in line with this order. *skatin' the rings of saturn*..and miles to go before i sleep...