Complete the passage with one word.

It's a marvelous idea for children to do some cooking at an early age. Generally speaking, most children can't wait to help in the (1)................. and love getting involved in the preparation (2)................. their meals. They should be encouraged to do so, and care should be (3)............... to ensure they enjoy the experience. It is important to show them how to do things (4).................. but they shouldn't be criticized too much. Although the finished (5)................. may not be quite to your liking, the young cook will undoubtedly find it the tastiest (6).................. he or she has ever eaten.

Kitchens can, of course, be (7)................... places and so the absolute importance of keeping an eye (8).................. children at all times cannot be emphasized too heavily. Sharp (9)................, for example, should be avoided until children are (10)............... enough to handle them safely.