Good job dad for teaching your kids responsibility. I was lifting 50 lb hay bales when I was nine.
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Not too young at all.
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Well, we drove tractors and balers on the ranch growing up at their ages. Walked miles and miles turning mowed hay with pitch forks . . No tragedies. .my grandkids mow lawns around age 11 …I guess it depends on their size and how responsible they are. .
I think he is doing a great job at teaching them a good work ethic.
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My 18,16,and 14, year Olds all learned at that age to do yard work pull weeds, mow, weed eat, even house chores sweeping, mopping, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry. All of it. Yes mine are all boys so they should be taught yard work but we taught them responsibility inside and outside chores. So they can do it on their own or help their future other halves when they have of place of their own.
no he’s not, he’s teaching them life skills for when they are older, if you want something you have to work for it, believe me they will be grateful for it when they grow up
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My 10 year old does chores like gardening etc.
But I also wanted to say you are absolutely not slacking! You are a working mum doing a lot of hours, give yourself a break and don’t worry about getting your girls to help out with stuff they can do!
Sounds like your doing an awesome job. X
Definitely overreacting. My kids have been helping their father with outside work car work and anything else around the house that needs to be done. It helps teach them skills they will need when they are older. It gets them off of electronics and helps build discipline. Let daddy do his thing.
Is it killing them? Believe me there should be more parents giving chores to their children.
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Kids been doing far harder work at much younger ages. Your husband is right. Your kids will be fine.
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I mean no disrespect at all, to anyone, but I am genuinely confused as to why this is even a question.
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He’s raising the kids properly. Good for him!
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It’s perfectly fine with them doing yard work. They’re old enough and it teaches them responsibility.
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It will teach them how to be well- arounded ladys as they grow up.! Its a great thing!
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It’s good at that age for them to learn how to do things around the house even if it’s yard work…they’re kids so unless they physically can’t do these things it’s a great learning experience! I wouldn’t be upset at all.
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I’m a below the knee amputee and I have four boys! My youngest is going to be five and he does little baby jobs that are given. But as for my older boys ages 10,11, and 12 they do lawn care such as mowing the lawn, using a weed wacker and and other stuff. I also came from a all girl family and me and my sisters did all the stuff my dad did and taught us. It’s not to early to give your girls chores especially when they have to help their dad.
Not hurting them a bit 
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It is a good age for yard work. It is getting them away from their screens and being active. It is good for them.
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Weed eating never heard of it
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As long as he’s supervising I think it’s perfectly fine. My 3 year old throws a fit when his daddy puts away our lawnmower and weed eater because he likes watching daddy and will push the mower when it’s off like he’s helping daddy.
You know how to mow and weedeat your yard because someone taught you how, they need to know too. You dont want them to be dependant on someone else because they can’t do it themselves right?
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Never too young to learn responsibility.
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It’s good for them builds character and good work ethics. The won’t grow up to be lazy little shits. And if your husband in paralyze they should want to help😉
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No not at all, as long as they were taught safety using the lawn equipment. It’s a very good thing for them in my opinion, it will help them understand the importance of being responsible and respectful to you. Kids need to do chores , and it’s a shame more are not being taught this.
Oh god forbid kids learn any type of work ethic at all:roll_eyes:
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Surely you jest? Have you any idea how young your expected to pitch in when raised on a ranch? I was operating farm equipment & bucking hay bales as early as I could lift them. Didn’t have a phone or tablet to take away but doing chores was how I made $ to do things & buy things I wanted.
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I was mowing the yard at 12 and 13 years old. I was taught saftey and as long as they are being safe and know not to do certain things then they should be just fine. I was mowing my grandmas yard and getting paid quarters for it around age 10
No they are not too young. It’s better to instill a good work ethic now then to deal with lazy entitlement later.
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There is N O T H I N G wrong with those kids doing lawn chores, at 13 years old I wanted to cut the lawn, not do the dishes. Start them now so you aren’t doing their laundry still when they’re 40. If you do not start them now you are going to end up with teenagers that you will not be able to get them started in the process of doing for themselves and their families. And even though it is our jobs as parents to provide and care, when there is something that the family needs to be done and they are able to help, they need to do it, especially with the little things. When they get older and their family is in need of something more serious these times are going to condition them for the way they are with their family in the future. Sincerely; a single mom of 2 grown boys to men.
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He’s teaching them about responsibility, and about helping out,
I think it’s wonderful.
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He hasnt sent them down the mines fgs
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Not hurting them at all. Kids need to have responsibilities.
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Nothing wrong with teaching a kid to do things they aren’t use to… she might enjoy it.i believe all kids should be taught how to do things, cooking cleaning etc… nothing wrong with starting em off young.
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Yes, that is a very good thing for them to be doing.
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Salute your husband all knowledge is power at least he’s teaching them the right way taking care of your own responsibilities in life especially the 9 year old he will be very intelligent 
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Perfect age my 12 year old mows
Good for Dad. A 9 and 13 year old do not need phones and tablets. Only leads to trouble. Get them up and moving.
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I would say they need more weed eating and mowimg and less phone and tablets.
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Daddy is teaching them how to be responsible. My son started mowing the yard when he was 6 and my husband would do the edges. He is 12 already and does a pretty good job. Since he was little he liked helping his daddy. We believe our grandparents saying we should teach our kids in a early age so they won’t depend on others when they get older. Blessings
Not at all,. Good work ethics ate very importance at that age.
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Best thing ever , Good for him. you could also have them do house work, when they don’t have out side chores
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Great parenting by Dad. Never too young to learn to accept responsibility and pull your own weight.
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Absolutely NOT. We did the same thing. However…we gave them the same $$ that the landscaping company would get. Taught them to save $$…be rigorous about their credit report. They saved a FORTUNE. Went to other neighbors and took a few jobs. They bought their own first cars. And got a bank credit card…they learned to pay down to 0 $ every month.
This had financial reprocussions down the line.
But its important they get payed for the service. Learn that you work to get $$, like in the real world. It’s called a work ethic…
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We done all of that long before 13. We even had child sized racks and shovels at 5 years old. I think it’s fantastic the more your girls know the less dependent they are when grown. I had two paper routes at 9
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Team husband!!! Great learning and life skills!!
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You’re overreacting!!
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My nephew was eight when he first started weed-eating. If they are supervised I don’t see an issue with it. It’s a good skill to have
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My 14 year old son and 9 year old daughter help around the house, they do dishes, dry the dishes and put them away, hoover, tidy and polish their own rooms, they now put their own clothes washing away, they can even cook, my son mowers the garden and my daughter does the weeding, theres nothing wrong in teaching kids life skills in the long run they will be thankful, well done dad
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Caucasian problems… 
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Perfectly fine, my 10 year old goes out and helps us mow and do yard work. Kids have to learn how to do things
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Not to young however if it extremely hot he needs to make sure they come in for regular breaks so not to get dehydrated etc
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Best thing in the world foe them!
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Great job Dad, Mom he’s doing great, with you working that many hours, they should also be helping you in the house, it sure won’t hurt them, someday they will thank you for teaching them life skills
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I meant absolutely don’t be worried…
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Excellent exercise, valuable skill, teaching child to be responsible for home upkeep. A win, win situation
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That’s awesome. Nothing wrong with it.
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No they are not too young. My partner is disabled. His kids were doing things to help him at 9 and definitely by 13.
Don’t worry yourself as long as they are ok. They will become more stronger and helpful. Kids should be involved in family development especially now that we have so many who thinks that the world owes them.
Let them help with other chores too but if you feel so bad then you can pay them a fraction of what you would have paid to somebody else. Probably they’ll own and operate a profitable landscape business in the future.
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Yes my kids mow, and they also use the weed whacker…
So what you’re telling me is you have a 13 yr old and you were still mowing the lawn yourself?
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Is this a real question?
My 14 year old mows, does housework, and can also run the tractor and the shredder 
So long as they are getting plenty of water breaks it will not hurt them to do some physical labor. In fact it’ll probably be good for them.
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I knew how to operate a rake by age 7. I grew to love that time outdoors and gardening.
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I started working at 11 years old. And still had to do chores and all of that. It helps them to learn responsibility and possibly earn a small allowance. It builds character.
I mow and did work with my father when I was young. Around their age. That’s how I know what to do with tools being single mom. So let them learn how to use those that will help them in the future when they are live on their own. 
it’s nice for you and your husband have kids to help out.
Safety first such as glasses and wearing pants to weed eat and they will be fine. I was having to take care of grandmas yard when I was 8 my uncle worked a tree nursery and never had the time or energy so they made me do it. I’m 40 and still mowing my own yard with a push mower n weed water today it’s good experience and a way theu can earn extra money as well as doing good deeds helping the elderly neighbors. All 3 of mine really loved helping outside except for the raking lol.
Lol. I see nothing wrong with this.
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I think it’s a great chore for them.
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What the hell is a wead eater? Good for him! I asked my 11 yr old last year to paint the fence. They have to get involved or how else will they learn? Give your kids the money you would of payed some one. Let them learn how to earn
Good for Dad, kids now need to learn to do more that play video games , most of them 13 can’t even tie their own shoes !!!
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My 10 year old can clean a whole house and do laundry and can cook on a gas and electric stove and oven and you’re freaking out cuz your husband is getting your daughters to do yard? Hmm your kids are fine. I use to do yard work when I was 7 , I actually love to push mow due to the walking. Let your husband teach his girls to work and not be lazy bums!
Never to young to teach responsibility and appreciate what you have.
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Heck yeah. My girl was mowing at 10.
No chores are good for kids
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My son is 9 and I’ve had him doing yard work for a couple years now. Hard work ain’t never hurt anyone. And they should be pulling their part in the household. They are part of it.
If he is there watching them and making sure they are doing things safely and correctly then there is no problem with them doing some yard work. They get exercise and plenty of fresh air and learn how to do things around the house.
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Hell yes he did. Made him better too, as far as that goes. He wasn’t inside constantly on the phone or TV being lazy.
These are life skills they’re gonna have to learn anyway might as well start now while they have supervision.
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From a young age I’ve done it was maybe only 7 first time I done it no harm in them helping
When I was a kid I had to mow the lawn my brother was allergic to the grass my sister was allergic to grass I was the only way I can do it and we have the old-fashioned. Mour we have to sharpen the blades
Our 15 yr old and 11 yr old do the lawn work and have been doing so about the same age as your children. It teaches them valuable skills and how to do upkeep on your home. Kids need to leant these things at an early age. If you wait til they’re 16 and 17 they won’t want to and wonder why now. They’re old enough to do more then just mowing. Dishes, laundry, cleaning the house. They’re old enough to do those things.
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Lady you need to toughen up or you will have 2 entitled yet clueless grown women that you will be supporting for the rest of their lives. Teach them young. Teach them good work ethics. Let them know that they can do anything. Encourage them. Don’t stifle them.
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He is absolutely right
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Our 10 year old mows and has for a while. Perfectly acceptable chores!
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of course it’s ok why ask n u should know how n what your kids can handle
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Build strength and work ethic young is what I say 
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Iv had to do it since I was about 10/11
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That is great that he is teaching them responsibility. They are old enough to weed eat and mow. I’d be upset if you would have said they were 2 and 3
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My lawn guy has his boys working w him they were preteen. He told me that they would know how to work for what they want and respect their belongings
I can see your side concerned about safety but if he is out watching and teaching them the right way I don’t an issue with it. They will have to do them sooner or later. The sooner you teach them the basics the sooner you can move on to more. He’s teaching them to be independent in my eyes.
Great dad showing them that hard labor doesn’t hurt and giving them good work ethics
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It’s good for them to learn but don’t over do it
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Teach them while they’re young, there’s nothing wrong with giving them hard work, especially if they are rewarded.
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unless u want them to be lazy little assholes forever 
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You go dad they should be doing other things to cleaning washing clothes cooking
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No it’s good for kids to learn responsibility and safety at a early age . That’s what is wrong with these brats now days no morals no pride no self worth no inspiration they are give me give me give me or ill… whatever it is they pull out of their air spaced heads. Kids should learn skills and do chores and such it makes them better adults
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As long as the kids have their time to play and just be kids I dont see any problem with that, way better than being in a room just playing games all day.
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It’s good for them to help and learn responsibility especially as you and him can’t aslong as he is supervising especially the 9 year old. If it makes u feel better reward them for these extra chores with pocket money. So much cheaper than paying someone when the kids are capable. X
Perfectly ok and actually very good for them to learn the rewards of hard work.
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Good for him , n right for the kids
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