It's messy

"The dishes have been turning out okay, but I keep knocking things over and spilling things. I can clean up after myself, mostly, but my mother has been mad about the extra laundry." he explained.

"I see. That is a problem. You're just making more work for her by helping out."

"Yeah, that too. I said I'd get better as I learned, but she says that she doesn't want me cooking any more."

"I see. Well, if you don't mind, I'd like to make a recommendation."

"You have a solution?" he asked, excitedly