I understand that perfectly - and you have to do as they wish - not all children (regardless of age) are so respectful - good for you!My parents won't let me order online yet, i have to use what i can find locally (they don't have credit cards, or something..)
I'm not sure how ordering online works, but i just got a job so hopefully i'll be able to work something out so i can order things for myself!
stainless steel is the best material for the skewers - it is safe for the birds if they chew on them - it should state somewhere on the label/pkg what they are made of