At what age do you think its reasonable to teach a child to use a kettle?

[GrimmaTheNome]

Simple enough question... DH and I seem to have significantly different opinions.

DD is nearly 10, and, having seen younger friends making tea, asked if she could. It seemed reasonable enough to me so I was supervising when DH came in and had a fit. He's just brought it up again - made me swear she won't be doing it again. There's no point arguing when he goes off in HSE mode. But at some point DD will have to master this simple skill.

Obviously it depends on both the size of the child and the kettle, but what would you say are (a) the youngest you'd contemplate your child making tea, and (b) the upper age by which they definitely ought to be able to do this.

I'm normally all one for supervised risks - but my DD won't be using a kettle until her teens (and I won't be encouranging it even then).

Water burns are just horrid - and a kettle contains a helluva lot of very hot water.

Microwave/iron/hob/toaster - fine. Hot drinks - nope.

(it helps that we have a coffee machine btw - I'm fine with asking her to make a Nespresso type thing).

my 7 yo masters it
they can cook (well, warm up) pizza in the oven, wsrm up leftovers in the microwave, boil the kettle, make pancakes (start to finish).

I believe in showing them early and safely.

I was 5/6 when I started making coffee for my parents.

The DD in question must be 16 by now. Come back and tell us if your DH lets her make tea OP

I didn't even read the original date