My step dad said he would help me buy a car, he bought the one I wanted (used and cheap but happy to have one to go to work with) but would not sign over title till I made 3 payments to him and could show I could work on it.
We worked together and he taught me o do the tires by my self. Oil change by my self and a tune up by myself.
The day I was stuck along the road with a flat at 19 and changed my own tire he signed the title over and gave me back my payments.
Nothing wrong with kids (mostly girls) being responsible for work around the house. Personally I would be having dishes done and add in vacuuming before you came home too if I was him.
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Absolutely not. I think all kids should have responsibilities. They will appreciate your Husband, in the future.
If you pay for their phones and internet to their tablets, they are being compensated. Good for your husband for taking them away until they are done! Father of the year 
Wouldn’t you want your daughters to know how to take care of their own things? On their own… teach them how to check oil and change tires in a few years too.
Working outdoors will teach them how to work as a team and the value of hard work.
I think it’s great! I used to live doing yard work, and still do. Make sure the kids get allowance for it. It teaches them to work for what they want!
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Im sorry but if you think its wrong then you are a perfect example of whats wrong with our youth.
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With proper guidance the 13yr old should be taught to mow & weed whip !! Let the 9 yr old do a chore for her age such as Sweeping or folding clothes she to young to weed whip !!
I believe you are over reacting on this. Does not hurt them a bit to pitch in and help. I had to do and they learn to know what helping out is. Everyone should have responsibilities and learn from this. This keeps them off of electronics.
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there’s nothing wrong with kids having chores! it teaches responsibility and you should be thankful that it lightens your load. they should be doing other things around the house also!!
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BACK WHEN WE WAS YOUNG WE DO CHORES EVERY DAY WITH OUT Pay why now ?
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He doing the right thing. They need to do yard work and clean up the house to. So they no how to do things when they get older besides they no mok and dad will get it for them just saying
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My sister and I helped mow. We only had a push lawnmower nut learned many outside work ethics. My children (2 boys and 2 girls) learned how to cook, sew , do laundry, and many other chores. One son and one daughter make Halloween costumes and other clothes for their children today. YES, be happy your girls are learning life lessons. Be sure to PRAISE them often.
I’d be a little fussy about a 9 y/o around lawn equipment! I’m sure that there other chores that can be done.
Start’em young! Nothing wrong with that. Better than playing games and on the phones all day.
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VERY ok. Now a days kids don’t know jack about doing basic life chores. I was pulling weeds at 9 & mowing at 11. Good on him for making them understand the value of hard work.
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They need to know how to do these things so when they have their own place they can!
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Yes they can do these things safely at this age. Chores teach responsibility and self respect.
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Nope not too young at all I stayed mowing the lawn at 9 it helps to grow there work ethic. Maybe give them a little allowance for doing it?
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He gets dad of the year award. Hard work is good for them
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If a 9 and 13 year old can play ball break bones and rip muscles Why can’t they use weed eaters. A fue stripes on the legs want kill them
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There is no reason why they should not help out. Teach them how to use weed eater and supervise. Or they could pull weeds by hand like my sister and I did. It should make them feel grateful for the phones and tablets. A family should pull together.
If he is supervising, shouldn’t be a problem. My dad had me doing yard work around 9 or 10. I’m fine.
Shoot my pop had me put picking up sticks at 5 years old. Nobody is to young to do yard work. My grandpa had high standards for me and I know how to do things most woman never learn how to do. 
either way boy or girl it’s life learning nobody does yard work for you, you do it yourself unless you can pay someone else to do it. But why pay when you know the skill
If your children have a problem with it and don’t like it then they shouldn’t be forced to do it. They shouldn’t be forced to do chores either a lot of people in the comments are still stuck on old traditions and that’s okay everyone has different viewpoints but it’s about how you feel about it. If they are enjoying it, I don’t see anything wrong with it as long as they are being very safe with the equipment. I think it’s a great learning experience but have you asked your kids how they felt about it? If you aren’t comfortable with the idea you shouldn’t have them doing it, try compromising with your husband maybe you guys can meet in the middle with things.
it will never hurt them it will make them stronger in the end they will know what work is they will survive it and they wont shy from real work later all a plus
I mowed the lawn and edged it for my mom starting at 10 years old.
teaching them work ethic young is Good parenting. as long there is some supervision
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You would be surprised at what these kids can do today…if we adults stop being so overly protective.
Shovel Snow
Mop Fls
Trash
Dust
Sweep
Dishes
ECT
We need to get off their ass and help out … With proper supervision.
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GIRL!! They dang well better be out there learning how to do chores and yard work. Good job dad!!!
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Hey, if they are too young to do chores or do things that involve equipment using, maybe they shouldn’t have phones.
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It won’t hurt them one bit to do yard work. Supervise them. They’ll be fine
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They should’ve been doing these things a year or 2 ago ! Good job Dad … parenting done right . It’s called responsibility …
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At that age they weren’t doing yard work that had to do with machinery but they did clean the yards and they were definitely doing house chores way before 9 years old!! They have to learn somewheres and at home is the best place!! Great job to your husband!!
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I grew up outside working, and developed and awesome work ethic early.
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No I think he hs the right idea as long as the nine year old is being supervised I just worry on there yet that you like Young but I think it’s wonderful . My ex and I have been having trouble with my 13-year-old just trying to get him to take the garbage out as he wants to do is sit on his computer they need to learn responsibility
They are perfectly capable
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Be proud they are learning
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It is good for them to learn the value of hard work. These chores teach them responsibility. I was mowning the yard with a push mower at 8 years old.
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My kids do yard work and it doesn’t harm them one bit! We all do it together! I make sure we’ve got cold towels around our necks and hats and plenty of water! Do it early enough in the day! They’re good!
Oh good grief. Its called chores!!
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I think that more parents need to make there kid do that. I was bailing hay and straw 10 yrs old. Then wouldn’t be lazy and would get real kob when they grow up. To many lazy kid in the world today. Be mom a m d give them what ever. It sad. I’ve been work sence i was 14 construction. I’m 63 yrs old now and st i ll doing it. I thing he’s right.
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My grandson is 7. He mows my acre of lawn, trims and weed eats. His 5 yr old brother helps a little with weed eater.
The internet is much more dangerous and requires more maturity than mowing the lawn and you let them have phones and tablets… I think you’re over reacting.
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Started mowing pretty close to when I popped out haha and thought it was fun. My parents made us clean the whole house and mow on the weekends for 20 dollars a week. It teaches your kids to learn skills and responsibilities and how to manage money if you pay them.
They need to be taught when they are young. I think they are old enough to help out with certain chores around the house. All children need to learn respect and responsibility. 
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Good thinking Dad, children need to learn responsibility of. Being part of a family and doing their share.
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They are not too young at all! It’s good for them 
Them doing a little yard work is good for them.
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It will make good citizens of them.
Shoot at 8 and 9 my dad had my sisters and I helping with yard work. They will be just fine. Won’t hurt them at all. When they’re older they won’t have to depend on a man to cut the grass or put string in the weed eater for them
If we dont teach our kids about hard work and having a good work ethic they’ll turn into whiny entitled little brats like the rest of the kids these days.
Good job dad! Hes doing the right thing!
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You go dad teach them girls how to work and teach responsibility.,…
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No you arent asking to much. Its teaching them to help. Chores are a part of life.if they have phones, tablets, game systems etc. Who paid for those? Having to do chores shows appreciation for what they have
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That CANNOT be a serious question.
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They’re never too young to learn how life will be as an adult,I think it’s part of growing up and learning to be responsible by pitching in and helping with chores,we did it as kids at our house and for our grand parents too
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I agree with your husband. Definitely overreacting.
Those kids shouldn’t have phones or anything else without working for them. Chores are good for them indoors and outdoors.
Good job Dad and why did it take so long for the 13yr old.
They should’ve been taught chores by the time they started walking and pulling toys out. You should have been teaching them to put their toys back up when they were done.
Dad has done exactly what every parent should do.
Totally appropriate work for that age. We did it when we were kids. My kids do it now.
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Never too young to help out. Teaches responsibility
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Good on ya Dad! 
You want to raise children to be skilled, problem solvers and independent
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Nothing wrong with those kids doing chores around the house to help out. Both our sons live at home and they have things they do around here to earn their keep.
I don’t make my kids do it as I’m capable but if they do help they do get some extra pocket money
A little hard work never hurt anybody! It’s good for them to learn how to live and not be so dependent on someone to do everything for them. They will appreciate these things later in life. Why pay someone else to do it you are probably the one paying for those phones and tablets so you’ve already paid for these things to be done it’s called chores and earning these privileges they have.
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How about when they’re older and then run into a similar situation…they won’t know how to do things for themselves 
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Learning how life works at 9 and 13 isn’t bad. by 13 I was mowing, babysitting, doing laundry and could cook a limited menu for the whole family.
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Growing up we all did that ,it’s called ojt now
More children need to be doing that, our children these days are so lazy and their devices rule their lives. Its good for children to learn to pull their weight around the house especially when the parents are stretched out. My 3 children all have to pull their weight to help out, I say good on your husband, you should be supportive in this move and be proud your children are learning to help out.
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Question’s like this in all honesty really worry me about the fate of our country! Not trying to hurt anyone’s feelings but this is a relatively common sense subject. Of course children are at different level’s depending on the child as much as the age but for the most part when kid’s reach 9 or 10 ams especially when they have reached 13 they are quite capable of simple task both physically and mentally and in fact it does them a great deal of good!!
Family helps family. In the 1910 through 1919 when our relatives lived during that time, a lot of them quit school to go to work and help their families. They grew up to be responsible citizens who knew the value of hard work and a good work ethic.
It’s good for the girls to learn how to do yard work. They will be self sufficient. Will not have to depend on anyone . I raised three boys and they cook, clean and know how to do laundry. Their wife’s appreciated the training they got. Lol
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Seriously? Great life lesson. They are SUPPOSED to help. That’s what families do. I hope these kids also so the wash, dishes, etc. If not, why?
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Ummm, yeah!!! They should be doing it along with any house chores. You have to teach them work ethics and you can’t do that by them sitting on their butts. Lol my kids are always doing something and I’m all about teaching them handy things in life and why not teach them when they’re younger? They’ll appreciate you in the long run
As long as he taught them all about the safety they need to know. I’m kind of on your side. Those power tools, even the lawn mower scares me. I’ve seen major accidents happen to adults. 
Good question. Only you and your husband know if they’re mature enough to always think of safety.
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WTH are you crazy or just plain stupid
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I cant believe you ask this question!
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My 9 and 11 year olds actually have their own “lawn care business” granted they are boys and they actually enjoy it because they are making their own money and they enjoy the praise they get from their “clients”(mostly family). I prefer that over my 6year old thinking he can’t even pick up his toys because he’s too concerned about his tablet.
There is nothing wrong with this. Our son started push mowing around 9/10. Our kids starting at around 4ish maybe even sooner than that started helping with chores around the house. They help to make the mess, they help to clean it up. It may not be perfect but all hands help! It’s good for them!
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9 yrs old I was already dragging the lawnmower around the neighborhood making money mowing peoples’ yards.
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I mowed at 9 and my brother weed eated at 11. It’s called training for life. Maybe not every time but they should learn how to do it and do it sometimes to help out. They are a member of the household too and should help with the up keep being they are older kids.
My 11 yr old daughter cuts the grass, I use the weed Wacker. And my 5 yr old helps me around the house, laundry, cleaning, dishes
Id be thanking him. He clearly wanted to take some of your tasks off your shoulder…which is very sweet. With him wheelchair bound and you working so much your children are at a perfect age to help out. It will definitely benefit them. Never would “oh they’re too young” come to mind. Go him!
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My 8 year old grandson that was born with one arm mows his moms yard every week she does watch him but he does it and so does his 7 year old brother
You mean he got them to work together on something . They both had something new to complain about , besides being in doors is not good ! Being on those things aren’t good either . Spending time with your family is the most important part . You using his so called handicap , he is one of the best fathers i heard of ! Never thought of thank him for getting them together like that . He is amazing !
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I don’t see why they shouldn’t be helping around the house
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Pfffffft…. Didn’t hurt me pushing a mower at 9. Push mowed our yards till I moved out. I did NOT get paid for this, but did earn on other chores.
Definitely the right thing to instill work ethic and to learn responsibilities at home !
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Nothing wrong with your children doing chores. My sons started doing little choresby the time they were 7. Your two may know how stretched you are and actually be happy to help. They are learning to contribute to the household.
Yup my son has been doing yard work since he was 8. Now he actually has a job doing lancaping for my father’s company he’ll be 14 and likes having his own money
He sounds like a good Dad who wants to teach his kids the value of hard work while also taking some chores off his wife’s plate.
As long as they are taught rotating equipment under power safety, aren’t forced to be in unsafe heat conditions, are allowed to come in for breaks as needed, and stay safely hydrated I see zero issue with this. Personally, I think you should consider ‘switching sides’ to have a united parenting front with your husband, and come up with some regular chores for your kids to do to contribute to your household. You’ll all be better for it. 
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My mother let me garden at 6 and I was weed eating by 7/8 so yeah as long as she’s gotta grip on it and has supervision I’m all with it
My 12 yr old daughter with Down Syndrome has been doing chores since she was 7. I feel its necessary to help her build life skills. But parents with typical kids are funny, they want lazy kids.
No you will thank him later on, your husband is not always going to be able to do the yard work. Relax and be grateful he’s getting your children to participate for whenever he is not around or even unwell they will know what to do without supervision.
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I would be concerned about weed eating. I would be fine with mowing.
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Your kids will thank him… being taught how to do things, take care of your things and help others (especially family) are 3 great life lessons, especially when taught young. They also see you working hard, which is a good lesson too! (so don’t feel bad for “slacking”… your not) It does seem like he is just trying to do his best to get things done w/ a lil help.
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Work is good for kids. My two boys worked around our house and helped weed the garden. Today they are both productive workers. Kids now a days do not have a work ethic and it is sad to see.
My 10 year olds (boys)can and do mow, sweep, laundry, wash dishes, and cook. My 6 year old can do dishes, sweep, chop veggies and vacuum.
They enjoy helping and it teaches them to be responsible.
