Nope, kids should be helping with chores.
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My kids have been helping me with yard work since they could walk lol
Unless he’s forcing them to do it with a whip, it shouldn’t be a problem. Let them learn. They will be more successful later in life by learning good worth ethics at an early age.
Especially since he’s in a wheelchair.
Absolutely yes!!! My grandkids help me and they are younger
He’s being a good dad. He’s teaching them so much by doing this. That girls can take care of what needs doing, that everyone one that lives in a house can help when it’s needed. They will benefit from this, trust me. It’s good for them.
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Hes teaching them responsibility while lessening the load on you. Be thankful
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Definetly overreacting… Let that man teach his daughters to survive WITHOUT depending on anyone…
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My 6 and 8 year old grandsons love to weed eat. I don’t have a problem with it as long as their being watched. They have to be made to take breaks. I’m just glad they have the motivation in them to do it.
There is NOTHING wrong with it at all!! He’s teaching them to be self sufficient and responsible!
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No my earliest memory was picking up sticks and walnuts in the yard.
Good going dad. Mom just sit down and chill out 
It’s good for them to help out and be responsible. Kids today are not capable of doing the everyday things that need to be done because they never learned how to.
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Sounds like a great father tbh he’s trying to instill a work ethic and responsibility for a home I was younger than both of these girls learning how to operate a weed eater and mower and helped with all that stuff they may not appreciate it now but they will later
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I was mowing the yard at 8 onward and it didn’t hurt me any.
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As last long he is teaching them safety and watching them as they do it.
Yess let them do it my Dad is an over protective dad an now I hardly know how to work anything cause he wouldn’t let us do nothing incase we got hurt 
Very good! Even for the 9 year old! Hope you give them each a few bucks for their hard work 
they deserve it
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I was doing yard work at 5. Using a weed eater at 8, and able to use a riding mower by 13-14. I don’t think they’re too young as long he’s supervising them when they do it.
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Jus make sure they got jeans n shoes on 
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My 6 year old does chores inside and outside. He helps me pick up dog poop,sticks, and pull weeds. Kids need responsibility and to learn how to work hard to earn things. Too many kids raise lazy children who lack motivation to work hard for what they want.
Y’all complain about the simple stuff I drove a tractor when I was 9 and picked all sorts of beans and peas although I hated it at the time but now I’m glad I did. Leave them girls alone encourage them not to be lazy. It’s probably therapeutic for your husband to get that done since he has a disability.
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I would say as long as he’s supervising them and teaches them to safely use the equipment they are plenty old enough and learning a new skill which is so important!
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We worked our girls. My brother in law hired them while his boys played video games. It was easier to pay my girls than to argue with his the entire time. Then he took them to eat and to the mall. ( He paid for the trip, he didn’t let them spend their money. My kids are grown. Working for their uncle has become special memories. They appreciate the work they grew up doing at home. Their work ethic is solid.
It won’t hurt them as long as they’re careful, maybe reward them with the money you would be paying a stranger to do, as it may give them an incentive to help out more
I started my kids at a horse bard at 11. They are 20 and 22 now. They are hard workers now go to work everyday. It’s the best ethic you will ever teach your children. And the best feeling when others brag on what good workers your children have become. I know it’s hard as a moma to let them grow up but they will thank you one day.
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Are you serious?!?! Lol
There’s nothing wrong with that. Especially the 13 year old
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I kinda wish my parents would have let me mow the lawn honestly 
vital things I don’t know now as an adult, because I was never taught anything
No, that’s awesome! This will teach them to be responsible and know how to take care of things themselves instead of relying on someone else to do it!
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You’re overreacting.
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Hes doing right thing, he is trying to help you out,also he is showing them to be independent… they will be fine responsibility… good Luck:heart:
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Those phones and tablets are the ruination of these young people.
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Hes being a good Dad and teaching them skills and to do their bit . Well done him.
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You should be grateful, he’s making them responsible!
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Way to go Dad. Farm kids learn to work at much earlier ages than this. Responsibilty is the best thing you can teach them.
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He’s a dick for HOW he did it but I don’t think what he did is bad. Both are old enough to be taught to do it.
You are overreacting, they are old enough to do those things
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I agree with that person who said if they already have a cell phone they can do some freakin’ chores!!! 
You are totally overreacting lol.
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As long as he is teaching them to do things safely and making sure they are staying hydrated there isn’t anything wrong with them doing yard work. My 5 yr old helps us do yard work and housework.
To be honest I think that’s wonderful! Kids lack in this day and age a little bit of discipline and hard work ethic, my fourteen-year-old boy sits on a PlayStation/PC and I can’t get him off of it! When I ask all it is as an attitude and not wanting to even empty the dish washer (his ONLY chore) I say congratulations to your husband miss!!!
There is nothing wrong at all with having your children do chores. It helps instill discipline and responsibility, especially at those ages. Your 13 year old should be helping with many more chores then just yard upkeep. They are fully capable. Teach them at a young age so they don’t become lazy and dirty when they’re adults.
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Agree kids today are so spoiled my daughters helped pull weeds my son mowed the lawn and took out garbage girls cleaned the house oldest did her laundry it’s called responsibility I washed dishes when I was 5 all my kids had to do was load a dishwasher
No wonder some kids are so entitled these days, Well done to your husband
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I’m gonna say good job cause as much as it may suck you guys are a family. Family helps family keep things in order. My son mows the lawn here for me I’m a single mom of three so it helps and he’s actually recently very proud of it recently he hated it at first. I’m secretly very upset I lose the mowing the lawn but self care is also as a mama accepting the help. It’s teaching them responsibility.
I want to know what a weed eater looks like?
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Duhhhh it’s called responsibility, lots of kids don’t have to do shit nowadays …lazy!!
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Your children are being taught structure and responsibility - please do not make your husband out to be the bad guy for keeping them grounded. They can have phones, tablets, without feeling entitled? Why should you pay outsiders when you have two fully able bodied humans in the home? Furthermore I do not believe in payment for doing things which they are already receiving benefits for (home, food, phones, electronics…you get the point). They will thank you later in life.
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My 10 yr old has his own mower and weed eater. Nothing wrong with yard work!! Better than being absorbed in a tablet and phone all day!
I push mowed at that age. Took lots of breaks and my sister and I would switch out every little bit but it didn’t hurt us. I feel like kids need to learn so they can be self sufficient later in life.
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As long as he’s monitoring them and they are safe then he is teaching them valuable life skills.
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Let them babies help you. Because one day they going to have to do it their self
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Stop enabling spoiled behavior in children. He is doing the right thing.
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No. My father helped my younger brother run a successful lawn care business at the age of 10 yrs old. They only cut the lawns for this one trailer park full of retired folks.
It taught him valuable lessons on money( even tho it really wasn’t much), hard work, and doing nice things for your community and elders.
Do you want them to have any kind of work ethic?? There is absolutely no reason they can’t mow and weed. 
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Uhm wtf did I just read? You know when I was growing up it didn’t matter what age you was, my grandma taught us that if you don’t work you don’t eat, she had us doing yard work like that plus some at that age if not younger, so many adults coddle and baby the kids and that’s why they get lazy and obese 
I always did chores and so will my daughter when shes a little bit older. Helps to teach them how to be a adult and take care of themselves
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Dad doing great job teaching them to work
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Good for him, kids need chores and responsibilities. Gives them a strong work ethic
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The real world is not a kind place they need to learn skills what’s going to happen if they can’t afford to pay someone to do their yard? I teach my kids as many skills as possible as long as they are supervised there is no problem. I grew up doing stuff like that we all survived
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This is a joke post, right?
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This is a great thing for your daughters! My father taught me how to do “everything” from lawn care to household repairs to simple auto repairs. He taught me to never need “anyone” to do anything for me…he taught me self-sufficiency & respect for doing a job well.
Taking the electronics away though is making the chore more of a punishment & will make your kids resentful. Maybe a compromise?
Nothing wrong with them doing chores and yard work. Hard work is good for them. I did that when I was young.
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Teaching responsibility and a good work ethic is a good thing.
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I learned at that age because I wanted to. But, I think if he’s doing it as a punishment or in any unhealthy manner then yeah……I would step in.
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I think this is great. It builds character. I don’t understand what you’re mad about. Kudos to your husband. Your way of thinking is why there are so many entitled ungrateful kids.
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It’s great to teach the kids now and get them off devices
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I think it’s great that they are doing that … My 17 yr old has been on a riding mower since he was 8 or 9ish … As long as they are both being properly supervised and taught safety while doing so … I feel as though it teaches them responsibility … Some kids might get an allowance some may not but my son did get one but the first time I asked my son to do something extra he told me he don’t get paid for that… My reply was … No you absolutely do not but you live in a household that everyone should take part in and I don’t get paid for cooking or doing everyone’s laundry but I do it because there are things that have to be done because I live in a household… Of course he was not 8 when I told him that but it’s the point that you live in a home with multiple people and everyone needs to do their part ( age accordingly )
My 6 and 8 year olds clean, do laundry, and wash dishes… it’s called prep for adulthood. I’ve done the same to my girls with their tablets. Sometimes you need to disconnect to appreciate what you have around you!
Mine were doing chores younger than that. Started by putting clothes in the hamper, vacuuming, sorting laundry, washing dishes (plastic) even though I had to redo them all after when they weren’t looking lol. He’s doing them good by instilling work ethic, everybody chips in, and how to survive on their own one day. All things they will probably need to do once they leave the nest. Imo the sooner the better to teach them even if it’s a small task. My kids loved being involved in everything. I have boys and they know how to cook, clean and take care of the yard work. As adults they have a good work ethic and work hard. I still FaceTime with my kids teaching them to cook certain things too
I am all for kids having chores but letting a 9 year old loose with a weed eater is a tragedy waiting to happen. Yeah, she can do dishes or vacuum or take the trash out but weed eater? No. And I wouldn’t trust a 13 year old with a lawn mower either. It’s all fun and games until someone loses a foot or an arm. smdh Why not give them chain saws to trim up some trees while he’s at it?
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Children should learn to do chores at home. It teaches them how to take care of themselves later. Laundry and cleaning up their rooms are good too. If you want give them allowance money to teach them about work later. You husband is not wrong here.
The weed eater can spit back grass and stick pieces. So as long as the 9yo has eye protection and long pants, and said 9yo is a responsible kiddo, it’s probably safe enough. Teaching responsibility at 9 and 13 is a good thing and they’ll learn skills that can help them thru life (learning how to complete a job well, handing equipment responsibly, etc). However, taking electronics away to do them seems a little excessive. That makes more like a punishment instead of a learning opportunity or a way to teach responsibility.
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Nope…they are capable & old enough!
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He’s a good father and teaching them good skills, responsibilities and work ethic
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It may seem like its too soon, for yard work. I think those ages are perfect for learning new habits, along with inside house responsibilities. Being a mother is tough enough. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to keep house maintained, while having two children that are able to do their part.
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They need to learn responsibilities but at the same time safety is a plus.
And if you want them to help with chores on the inside then that’s fine to.
When I was growing up all I had to do was keep my room clean and clean up where & what I mess up.
I helped with other stuff even tho I didn’t have to
Great job dad! Mom, chill out, when safety done it’s okay. Teach them to be independent young women who knows how to take of responsibilities.
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They are fully capable of mowing and weed whacking my dad had use pulling weeds once we started walking lol my dad owned his own landscaping company and we helped with yard work since we were under the age of 5
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My parents did the same. Started teaching responsibilities young & as long as he supervises, the he can ensure they’re safe.
Mind sets like yours “they’re too young” is exactly why we have tons of kids who are entitled, lazy and spoiled. It’s called responsibility. As long as he’s supervising and can explain and instruct how to do it safely then I see no issue. Was the job done? Then clearly they are able to do it. Smh. Kids who work on a farm do many many more chores than that and at a younger age
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Yes it’s fine teaching them responsibility 
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I think thats great the kiddos are helping! Id pay them lol but honestly think its completely fine. There are many other household chores they could do as well.
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I personally think you are way way way overreacting
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I think it is FANTASTIC!!! What a good Daddy he is! I was incredibly young when I was actually working in the garage with my Daddy. Running power tools and everything. When I got my first car he taught me to check all my fluids, how to change the oil & change a tire. My car was in a long list of cars that I knew how to work on. I am very knowledgeable about mechanic work, yard work, standing up for myself & for others if I need too, love compassion too. My Ma & my Daddy both cooked so I grew up doing that too. The more a person can depend on THEMSELVES the better off they are. To see something that needs to be done and possess the knowledge of how to do it it a great Strength!!
Definitely overreacting! He’s actually teaching them responsibility. My kids got paid to help with yard work.
Hats off to Dad. Kids need responsibility. It helps them develop a strong work ethic.
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I think it great idea you should continue it gives them responsibility and they off the phones,tablets and getting sunlight and exercise great job Dad
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I did not even get thru the first paragraph… Besides the fact that your husband is paraplegic, YES, YOUR GIRLS SHOULD LEARN TO DO YARD WORK.
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It’s good for them, work ethic comes from your parents. My grandkids are not lazy
I don’t see anything wrong with. I used to mow the lawn from about 12. As long as they understand about operating the machines safely, they should be fine.
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Absolutely not this is wonderful! Teaching them responsibilities!!
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At the end of the day . Ur family should also be a team. It’s nothing wrong with them doing work around the house but if he’s doing it as punishment then they will resent him for it . MAke it fun . Give them money or reward them with the stuff they like for a job well done . But also let them know they live there also and house work is a part keeping the house together
It’s so necessary!! My friends 8 yr old already makes soap for cash.
Well good on him! We are now sitting with two kids aged 15 and 14 who don’t wanna do a thing cause they have never been given any responsibilities. Won’t kill them x
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Wow you would have hated my dad back in the 90’s… us girls were doing yard work by the time we were 7. I hated it as a kid but now as an adult I’m glad he taught us what he did
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Let them help it will not kill them
Me & my sisters raked leaves, cut grass & shoveled chicken shit out of a chicken coop as kids. Your kids gonna be fine 
That’s awesome he’s showing how to be productive. Something many healthy fathers lack these days.
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I think the age & responsibility is fine … even good. But it shouldn’t be “punished if you don’t”, it should be “rewarded for your effort.” Doesn’t even have to be a physical reward. Simple praise goes a long way.
Just think of the difference between “GO DO THIS NOW BECAUSE I SAID SO” and “Wow, you really did a great job! Mom and I appreciate the help so much.”
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I see nothing wrong with it. Maybe cause I was brought up doing manual chores to help our household run smoothly.
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My son (who’s 8 tomorrow) has been mowing our grass and weed eating since he was 5. He even does the neighbors for money.