Children can be trained to be your great helpers at a very young age. Make it fun for them to help you. Let them know you appreciate their help with lots of praise. In this way, an 18-month can help you peel the onions together with your 3-year-old. Your 4-year-help can peel the parsnip for you. Your 6-year-old can peel potatoes while your 8-year-old can fry the eggs. Then you can sit there and enjoy the scene 🙂