K is a cautious kid. She didn't venture into our kitchen until she was two plus. When we told her that the kitchen is dangerous, she avoided it. It was when she was at her inquisitive age, circa 2 yrs 2 mo that she tried placing one foot into the kitchen and looked at us for approval/denial.
After sometime, she just dashed into the kitchen. I guess that was her greatest achievement to being able to decide for herself what she wanted to do (disregarding other people's thought).
