Thanks. Notice, too, the parents could afford to pay for expensive kitchen equipment and ingredients to foster their child. Many parents do not have such a luxury. Still, overall the message that parents can help (and should) support their child's aspirations is an important one.

Greg Grossman is another chef prodigy. He, too, had parents who helped him follow his dreams - http://www.27east.com/news/article.cfm/East-End/450812/Greg-Grossman-Chef-Prodigy