Helping my kid during Kids Q question

Smokin Mike · 03-09-2011, 03:55 PM

I have a question, I been teaching my son (7years old) how to turn meat, season, and putting the product in a box, my problem, and his is, he can't open the lid all the way on the smoker. I been thinking about modifying it for his height, but rather just leave it alone.

My question is, can I help him opening and closing the lid during kidsQ ?

Thanks guys!

Thunder's Wife · 03-10-2011, 06:20 AM

Is it that the lid is too heavy for him or that he is too short? If it's because of his height, would standing on a step stool help? I'm no expert on this, but MHO is safety first!

monty3777 · 03-10-2011, 06:56 AM

The kids Q in Marshalltown has a rule that parents can help with things like fire management. I suspect that if you contact the organizers they will be pretty flexible with that sort of thing. You can't actually prep or cook the meat, but I'm certain they will let you help with that sort of thing.

stan · 03-10-2011, 07:12 AM

As an organizer who has kids I would consider that ok ultimately it could be a safety thing. Because of that I bought my son a walmart cheap grill that has been lowered and lid is hinged and he can open it easily. He still struggles with a weber kettle lid.

monty3777 · 03-10-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan

As an organizer who has kids I would consider that ok ultimately it could be a safety thing. Because of that I bought my son a walmart cheap grill that has been lowered and lid is hinged and he can open it easily. He still struggles with a weber kettle lid.

A smokey Joe works great, too. But it's small.

carlyle · 03-10-2011, 10:54 AM

For our Kids Q we will be providing EZ Grills for everybody. That way no one has an

equipment advantage and everyone is on equal footing. My understanding too, is that there can be help with fire management.

Hope this helps. And good luck to the aspiring cook.

Alexa RnQ · 03-10-2011, 10:57 AM

I can't see any problem at all with things like lid-lifting, help in handling a chimney of coals, etc.

butt head · 03-10-2011, 02:16 PM

when my son did the kids-q in new holland he needed help with the lid and fire, i talked to the orgenizer and told him what i was their for and he had no problem with that, my sons safty comes first.

trueque · 03-10-2011, 03:40 PM

safety is priority... my son was 9 last year and I only had to help with starting the fire, dumping chimney in his smokey joe and he did the rest... prep, spice, form, cook, temp, sauce, presentation, turn-in. Most of the kids q' also state that any knife/cutting needs should be handled by the parent... but we never needed that in making hamburgers.

I intend on teaching him more about starting and handling fire this season. When he turns 11 in August and changes KidsQ age groups, he should be a pro and can do it all.

03-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#1
Smokin Mike is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-06-07 Location: St. Johns, FL	Helping my kid during Kids Q question I have a question, I been teaching my son (7years old) how to turn meat, season, and putting the product in a box, my problem, and his is, he can't open the lid all the way on the smoker. I been thinking about modifying it for his height, but rather just leave it alone. My question is, can I help him opening and closing the lid during kidsQ ? Thanks guys! __________________ Disco Pigs competition team Gateway drums Yoder 640 and 1500 FEC-100's KCBS, FBA Judge

03-10-2011, 06:56 AM	#3
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA	The kids Q in Marshalltown has a rule that parents can help with things like fire management. I suspect that if you contact the organizers they will be pretty flexible with that sort of thing. You can't actually prep or cook the meat, but I'm certain they will let you help with that sort of thing. __________________ John 21:9

03-10-2011, 10:54 AM	#6
carlyle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN	For our Kids Q we will be providing EZ Grills for everybody. That way no one has an equipment advantage and everyone is on equal footing. My understanding too, is that there can be help with fire management. Hope this helps. And good luck to the aspiring cook. __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)

03-10-2011, 10:57 AM	#7
Alexa RnQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix	I can't see any problem at all with things like lid-lifting, help in handling a chimney of coals, etc. __________________ . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. [url=http://www.rhythmnque.com]Rhythm 'n QUE[/url]

03-10-2011, 02:16 PM	#8
butt head is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-29-06 Location: East Norriton,Pa.	when my son did the kids-q in new holland he needed help with the lid and fire, i talked to the orgenizer and told him what i was their for and he had no problem with that, my sons safty comes first. __________________ John, Butt Head BBQ Team- No IQ required meadow creek ts250- w/ 42 chicken cooker

03-10-2011, 06:20 AM	#2
Thunder's Wife Got Wood. Join Date: 12-12-10 Location: Fulton, MO	Is it that the lid is too heavy for him or that he is too short? If it's because of his height, would standing on a step stool help? I'm no expert on this, but MHO is safety first!

03-10-2011, 07:12 AM	#4
stan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-26-04 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO	As an organizer who has kids I would consider that ok ultimately it could be a safety thing. Because of that I bought my son a walmart cheap grill that has been lowered and lid is hinged and he can open it easily. He still struggles with a weber kettle lid.

03-10-2011, 03:40 PM	#9
trueque Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-17-10 Location: Chesterfield, MO	safety is priority... my son was 9 last year and I only had to help with starting the fire, dumping chimney in his smokey joe and he did the rest... prep, spice, form, cook, temp, sauce, presentation, turn-in. Most of the kids q' also state that any knife/cutting needs should be handled by the parent... but we never needed that in making hamburgers. I intend on teaching him more about starting and handling fire this season. When he turns 11 in August and changes KidsQ age groups, he should be a pro and can do it all. __________________ Michael Backwoods Party

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