At what age kids start having food themselves? My son is 2.6 yrs old and he is not eating himself every time!???

Hi, My youngest one is 6 year old and she started eating by 3. I mean independently. Though, it is another thing that now also sometimes, she wants me to feed her with my hands. :) I think, your kid can start eating on his own now. Treat him like an adult and plate his food along with everyone, and let him have his food on his own without interference as "eat this way, or that way", and rest assured that he will not only start enjoying eating on his own but with time make less of a mess.