cook his own pancakes
Is a phrase used normally when a mother is overly worried about her post-adolescent child(ren). The phrase is spoken by the friends of the child and is a way of calming the mother.
"Where's my son? Is he alright? Is he hurt? Oh my Lord!"
"Don't worry Mrs. S, Jimmy can still cook his own pancakes."
"Don't worry Mrs. S, Jimmy can still cook his own pancakes."