Every dinner now gets a score out of ten from our 8 year old

plum_sandal_463018 Sept 2026

It started after a cooking show at her grandmother's place. Now every dinner gets a score, announced to the table, with comments. Monday's dal got a 6 and "needs more effort". The chapatis got an 8 because they were round. The little one has started holding up fingers too, always all ten, for everything, including the bitter gourd she didn't eat. I have been cooking for this family for years and I'm now waiting for my scores like a contestant.

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cobalt_lantern_641218 Sept 2026
Our son did star ratings at about that age. The system collapsed when he gave instant noodles five stars and his grandmother's sambar four. There was a family meeting.
- willow_violin_368718 Sept 2026
  Something to look forward to. Mine currently rates food by how far he can throw it.
- plum_sandal_463018 Sept 2026
  Replying to @willow_violin_3687
  That is also a rating system. A very honest one.