Old Enough! Is A Japanese TV Show About Making Toddlers Do Errands
Old Enough! has a simple premise: make toddlers do tasks. The toddlers in question are usually aged between two and four years old, and have to run to the shops, pick up some dry cleaning, or otherwise aid their parents in a simple task to test their capabilities and independence. The Japanese TV show has just hit Netflix in the UK, and I am completely obsessed with watching a 10-minute slice of life as these toddlers do their utmost to impress their parents - or do the exact opposite.
Some children do well, picking up every item in order and returning home without issue. Some treat themselves to a can of pop en route, others struggle with the most basic tasks. It’s the latter group of toddlers - usually the youngest ones - that offer the most stressful yet compelling viewing.
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The first child I want to highlight was helping his parents and grandparents pick Mandarins on their farm. His task was simple: navigate the way home and make some fresh Mandarin juice for their breaktime, using the juicer that he’s used many times before. However, that’s a lot to ask of an easily-distracted toddler.
While most kids on the program are pretty obedient and try their hardest, this lil guy didn’t even try. He got home easy enough, but once he was there, he headed straight for the rice balls that were supposed to be saved for lunch. Then, he headed back outside to play with the local dog.
This child played with that dog for three hours, while the adults waited for their refreshments. I can’t say I blame him, but I would have been mightily pissed off if I was working hard in the blazing sunshine and the child who was told to bring me a lovely glass of juice seemingly disappeared.
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