Well it does kinda make sense to think about it explicitly, to make up for lacking the formative experience of growing up using them. But I get your point, it's

Well it does kinda make sense to think about it explicitly, to make up for lacking the formative experience of growing up using them. But I get your point, it's a funny contrast. I've been wondering recently, how and what age do Chinese households get their children started using chopsticks? You make it sound like there isn't much instruction, if any. In my house, where spoons and forks are available, I think we have to actively encourage our toddler if we want her to try chopsticks.