It sounds as if you don’t really have a choice.
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They will be okay 
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Did all that younger then that growing up…good for them and everybody else too.
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Absolutely not overreacting. It’s great for kids to do yard work!
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Having children help with the chores of the house is good. They are not to young to do these tasks.
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No harm to the kids, they need to learn that family is a team and they need to do their part. Dividing responsibilities is a great idea.
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I did all of that stuff when i was young. Cutting grass shoveling snow, raking leaves. I did the neighbor’s AFTER i was done at home to make some money.
Can someone tell me what is “Weed eating “
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Good job! I just had to teach my 18 year old how to fill out a check and deposit slip and address an envelope. This is stuff they need to learn. I’m all for it.
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My children do not mow or weed eat.
What are your reasons against this? Besides them being too young. Chores should start way sooner than 9 & 13. I’m not saying stress them out, but there is always something to contribute no matter the age. Your husband has the right idea.
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They should absolutely be helping out. Yard work isn’t that terrible now if he had them up on a ladder cleaning gutters you’d have a point. This is good character building chores. Think of it this way they learn now so you don’t have hyper dependant adults who can’t do much of anything.
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They need to learn the basic things in life that matter. Helps them to grow and be respectful and get a sense of self worth by helping:sunglasses:
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Help is always good. Save money. He is doing the right thing. Show them while they are young. Nothing wrong with that. If they don’t listen. Then yes take away the gadgets.
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We and my little Sister did the mowing, it was hard, 3 hours, I dont regret it at all…
I was mowing my moms and grandparents lawn when I was 7. Seriously
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Helps to instill a great work ethic!
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Yes it’s good for them to learn to help with chores.
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I was helping with housework since I was around 8 years old. My mom used to milk cows and feeding farm animals when she 8 years old but that was in the 60s. I realize things have changed since then but I think it teaches responsibility and makes kids more humble in my opinion.
Heck yes this is okay and you’ll probably thank him as your kids get older. They may thank him too later in life you never know. Teaching them what “work” is about and what rewards can be achieved. With that being said and because of their ages it might be good to give the kids some kind of incentive when they do this yard work. It is hard work especially on really hot days. With incentives they may continue on and do without being asked and won’t complain too much when they know it needs to be done.
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Hail ya ,its fine young ones need to learn responsibility young age ,if u want them to be strong adults ,their are to many parents who do everything 4 the young ones ,and thats not cool,if u respect ur young ones u encourage them to do work that way they are prepared for a job as well ,its called being a parent ,they will thank u,when they are on their own
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All 3 of my girls help me with yard work they are 15,14,11 .one mows back, one mows front, one uses the weed eater& edger .then the next week we rotate
I grew up learning how to weed eat and mow the lawn. I can upkeep my yard without asking a neighbor or hiring someone to do it for me. It’s better for them to learn how☺️
No this is just the right age to start teaching them how to earn stuff besides just sitting around all day on there phones or other stuff like some kids I really dont that many kids even get out side anymore to do any activity so if hes in a wheelchair now the 9 year old you really got to watch but the 13 year old if not hom he should not have to even ask for her to do the yard she because of his situation she should see that it needs to be done and do it I know people says it’s more for boys then girls but now these days us girls and women just can’t sit around waiting on men’s to come for our rescue all the time so that’s why most of the women do there own yard but to get back this is a good age to teach your babies your lil girls to be responsible and to do stuff there selfs
I think you are overreacting. If you are that worried that the 9 year old is too young to weedeat, have them mow and the 13 year old weedeat. They are perfectly capable to take care of the yard.
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I was doing that and more at that age and made the mistake of sheltering my children from starting them off before they were teens…I to this day, still outwork my now adult kids and its too late to make the changes I Should Have made Before they were teens.
It’s called “contributing to the household”, teach them younger or they regret it as adults.
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Please let them be, its not gonna hurt them, it will only help them unless uou want them to grow up to be like alot of the panda ass wimpy kids of today that think everything is owed to them and they never have to work for a thing. I had chores growing up and knew what was expected of me and I knew better than complain about any of it because the consequences were much worse.
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Your husband is doing the right thing - teaching the kids that chores have to be done
Great experience and learning
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My sister and I started at that age, my Dad would make us do the yard and wash the cars. No biggie
He.ll nawh wouldn’t have my daughter’s out here mowing no lawns.or weeding nothing. Now house work yes.
We pay our son to do ours that way he can learn and know how to work hard
Live in meninote country. They work a lot younger and alone harder. Good for them My kids worker hard mowing putting. Wood up helping around the house. Very proud of them great people.
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Teach them young or you’ll have lazy adults I have a 10,8,7 year old that help with chores at home. They enjoy it
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My son is 12 & has been helping with yard work for 4 years. Now he can weedeat mow & edge on his own. We all live here so we work together. I have less time for one on one if I’m doing all the chores.
I hope your joking 
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They should have started sooner to be honest.
Think it’s great they need to learn household chores also maybe give allowance then you can relax more when home. Not hard to wash and dry load cloths if u have dishwasher rotate filling and unloading.
I’m sure they will be absolutely fine! I think your husband is right, taking their phones/tablets for a little while won’t hurt them neither will abit of gardening! You are over reacting.
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Yes look at the pioneer woman. Her kids helped work on the ranch, with the cows, horses and in the field, since they were like 7.
My 8year old makes breakfast for us all, using the stove to make things like scrambled eggs, he also makes tea and coffee. He helps in the garden and actually asks to mow the grass. He washes the car too. If you feel guilty then give them encouragement with a little pocket money x
Uhm… they can do things??
You do it if you don’t want them too
I do agree that they are too young
But he’s unable
This is a great idea,no reason for them to NOT do manual labor,prepare them now for the future or you will continue to do everything for them.
He is making them ready for any situation they may face in future…
Also girls should know all works so they don’t have to beg or be dependent on others for that!
I am just curious to know that if he is rude or very hard on them or just making them overwork???
If not it’s normal and your kids ar going to be so thankful one day for this.
Life skills are good for them. Especially, now a days. We all were helping with chores a lot younger than that. My kids started simple chores young, around 5ish. Helping with their rooms, helping with pets, putting dishes away, etc. Built up from there. Mowing and weed eatting they have been helping since they were 8-9 years old. For course, under supervision and helping them learn. Just don’t forget to thank them and praise them for the work they are doing. In the long run, they will be hopefully more grateful and understanding for helping. Builds work ethics and responsibility. Now, my son helps the elderly with yard work or other needs they may have. Along, with a part time job at a local store helping elderly also.
Now many kids have their faces stuck in game systems and cells…electronic babysitters. Husband is doing the right thing. He is teaching them well. He needs to be praised for helping and stepping up by showing/helping them with skills. Well done.
Seems like you have nothing to worry about. You have an amazing husband showing the ends and outs of life. Sounds like a good system. Understandable as a mother to worry, but this seems to be an area that you dont need to be worrying. All is good.
Your what’s wrong with this country.
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Shid I was mowing at the age of 8. It won’t kill them
Please consider listening to your inner soul/true self about this…you know our children best
My 11-year-old neighbor boy mows the entire neighborhood with a zero turn. I can’t even explain how grateful I am for him because I rarely ever have time to mow my big yard. He tells me all the time how much he loves it & it allows him to make some cash to save up for things that he wants. Nothing wrong with learning these things at a young age. Just teach them safety with these things and they’ll likely appreciate the both of you teaching them later in life.
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Nope, very good for them
I was helping my dad in the fields at the age of 7
And that help me to do things on my on instead of depending on others
Teach them that they dont need a man
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Omg! My kids were doing their own laundry by the time they were 8! Of course it’s okay. They have to learn to survive with the most basic needs and teaching them is the best way to prepare them for their future.
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Yes my kids started mowing when they were 9 10. My mom had to run the whole house an feed farmhands 3 meals a day when she was 12
They should have started sooner. It is what normal kids do. Chores. Kids these days barely do anything to help around the house
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Work never hurts anyone.
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Won’t hurt them a bit. They’ll be better for it.
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Im not sure how safe it is for a 9 year old but yes they both should be doing chores and lots of them to help out.
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They can do it. Just make sure they have eye protection. My son in law had a stone hit his eye from a weed eater now he has a pupil that doesn’t close. I think it will be good for them. Also be sure that they understand safety precautions and let them know they did a good job. They’ll get stronger and acquire pride in the job.
All kids should learn how to do chores! I was doing chores since I was a little kid. Our kids did chores since they were little. Now they both have good jobs and are go-getters in life. In my opinion, kids today have things too easy and therefore end up lazy and expect others to do everything for them.
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I think its great. They’ll grow up knowing that they can do it and they don’t need a man for those things.
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. Way to go dad 
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Dad win! I was mowing at 9. I also did my own laundry, dishes, dusting and vacuumed. It’s chores and they are good for kids to learn work ethic and life skills.
My 6 yr old wants to weed eat what are you talking about and my 11 yr old uses a zero turn mower lol they like doing it… it’s teaching them responsibility and not to depend on a man. It’s not going to hurt them to do physical work. Especially if you’re working that many hours and need to help around the house
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What’s the issue… this is parenting making kids do chores
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Sure it’s good for kids to do chores. It teaches them to become responsible adults
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Not too young at all.
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My 9 year old uses a push mower with close adult supervision. He is not allowed to empty the bag or do anything unless he has help.
I think it’s a good idea. They aren’t too young but do need to wear safety glasses for sure. Good men are a dying breed. Parents need to teach their girls to be self dependent unless you want them depending on some boy who’s parents didn’t teach him properly how to be a man. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not always the parents fault, especially after they’re old enough to choose whether they’re going to be a decent man or not. It’s proven every day that most choose not to. So look out for your girls and prepare them for life as it is.
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I think your husband is 100% on point! Good for him.
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My parents were both physically capable people. They still made me do yard work and house work. It was more to show me that everyone has to pitch in. I don’t have kids so I don’t how it feel as a parent but I do know to this day if I am with a group doing something I feel the need to pitch in. To be honest It’s kind of sad that the kids don’t see their dad’s struggles (as a paraplegic) and just want to help. Like by instinct, empathetically.
Builds character. Good for your husband in teaching them.
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I was raised on a farm… 9 yrs old was responsible for chores and milking cows. I raised my children the same way . Hard work never hurt any one .teach them not to depend on any one !
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Oh please…. He is doing the right thing…
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Is this satire??!! Or simply a sign of a weakened family structure and a weakened world.
YES!! It is not only okay but WONDERFUL that they do this.
Rest your heart.
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Really? They should have been doing for a few years already. Teach them to help, to be empathic, and to have a work ethic.
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This is parenting and teaching to contribute to the household. There is nothing wrong with this.
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It’s not hurting them to learn about yard work…i use to help my dad now.and I still now my yard.
They need to help out around the house and their parents there is not enough parenthood that anymore Now kids think you owe them something if they do work.
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Hell no! Put those kids to work. Thats the problem with our society today. Kids r spoiled. Plus they’ll move out when thheyre 19 and not 32 years old.
Not too young…they’ll be ok!! Great way to help their dad. My husband is tetrapalegic but he can get on a mower. My kids have had do do alot also!
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Yes it’s ok, my 3 and 5 year old have chores, clean their room, clean the bathroom feed the dogs, and pick up trash in the yard! This is everyday they do this, they have been doing it since they were 3 and 1. I don’t even have to tell them anymore they naturally clean up after themselves.
Don’t get me wrong they still make messes and play all day but when it’s time they know to clean up. If kids don’t have a chore I feel the older they get the lazier they become.
Chores are good for kids I think!
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You are overreacting imo my 8 yrs old nephew mows with supervision, as did I at that age.
Hard work is good for them!
Absolutely nothing wrong with pitching in to help the family out, save money and teach the children some responsibility.
Too many kids entitled, they need to learn the skill now and not have to rely on a man or anyone else to do it for them!
They should be helping all around!
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My son is 10 and loves to mow the grass
It teaches responsibility. One thing lacking in some age groups .
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They need to learn how to cook too… boys or girls. I’m not being sexist. All kids need to learn how to cook more than just a microwave or kd
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All kids should do chores inside and outside boys and girls he is 100% right
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Why is this even a question….he is teaching the children how to safely operate lawn equipment, teaching them responsibilities, earning their phones usage. Children these days desperately NEED a to learn these skills!!! Every time you get out of your car after a long days work, stand back with PRIDE that your kids made your yard beautiful AND PRAISE THEM for their hard work!
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back when we were kids, our parents didnt need to ask if chores were ok
I did yard work when I was a kid. We had a big yard and no power equipment. There were 5 of us kids, and we all pitched in.
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It is a great idea to start prepping our kids for adulthood. These are the types of lessons a lot of our younger generations are not being taught.
You must be one of these parents. Your husband is teaching your children responsibility and the value of hard work. He is right, you are wrong. Respect him and his decision.
Great Job Dad! My boys can do it all. We’re raising boys to be men. And my daughter don’t need a man , she can do it just like her bros.
Kids need to be helping around the house. Not spending all their time on the phone, tablet and tv
Do them good I had to work on the farm before school and after its what we did
Not at all better to learn early, cuz life is hard
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Lol I would mow when ever I had the chance and loved it…let them enjoy doing it now as their kids because when they grow up, they might end up loving it too instead of despising it as an adult. Work teaches kids things as well as coordination.
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9 and 13 is plenty old enough to be doing chores around the house. You will be proud of them when they’ve grown into fine responsible adults that know things aren’t handed to them for doing nothing.
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