Hopefully MNHQ went delete this, as it's more a thread inspired by another thread than about it.
What age do people let their children do the following (a) independently (here you are aware that are using it, and in the house, maybe doing something in the same room, but are not watching them for safety (b) unrestricted access without checking with you or when you are out.
- make themselves toast
- make a hot drink
- use a mixer like a kitchen aid
- use the hob
- use the oven
- chop using very sharp knives
- mow the lawn
- pressure wash the patio
- use an electric screwdriver
- use an electric drill