Here in Africa 13 year olds drive tractors… Dont worry its never early
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We had chores to do and as my mother said : we were not guests we lived there. So we had to do garden work ( we had three very large gardens), mow the lawn, do dishes, vacuum, take trash out, in winter shovel snow etc. Taught us nothing is free and everybody had to contribute to the upkeep of the family. No it wasn’t fun but guess what fun came after chores were done
I think it’s great. You should thank him,
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Our kids all did yard work: mowing, weeding, tilling, planting, fence repair, shoveling, raking, etc. It’s part of being a family and life.
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Absolutely nothing to be upset about. As long as he taught them safety and there’s someone there to keep an eye on them then if anything your husband is teaching them responsibility and life skills. Sounds like they have a great Dad…
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I think as long as he is supervising them and has fully explained the equipment, this is more than reasonable. Kids these days are super spoiled and don’t really help at all around the house. I know I have spoiled mine, so I’m not claiming perfection. I was mowing yard at 8 and I’m still alive. 
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I’m 83 years old and when I was that age I was mowing lawns all over the small town for 50 Cent. There is nothing wrong with it. There is nothing wrong with it and it will also teach them good work ethics which is one thing if you don’t learn young you never will. He has enough on his plate so they should want to help him.
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Sheeetttt!!! I was ten years old before I figured out my name wasn’t actually Boy Gocutmorefirewood…
Not at all,the 9 year old may need supervision but the 13 year old should handle it np.
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It’s not a problem, I’d supervise them though to make sure they’re safe.
Hell no! I was that age when I was doing yard work. Make the kids earn their allowance (if any) and they need to lear to help with all household chores anyways since he’s limited on what he can do
I do think you are over reacting. Both my brother and I were responsible for mowing and yard work by 3rd-4th grade. That equates to 8-9 years old. As long as they are taught correctly, including safety, this should be fine. I also agree on taking their devices as a phone call or notification could distract them and be unsafe.
Nothing at all wrong with it. I have kids that age and make them help with the yard work
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At that age the should be doing most of the work around the house
They need to learn I had my son on roofs at14
It’s good for them, they need to learn responsibly
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No, it’s not too early for them to learn life lessons. You should present a united front with your husband however and don’t criticize his decision. They will learn now that every member of a family has an important roll and must pitch in. 9 years old is certainly not too young to be doing simple yard work like weed eating, and the 13 year old could have been helping for 3 or 4 years already. It will also teach them to take pride in a job well done and in the appearance of their home…curious what the girls think and also curious if mom would be as concerned if the children were boys.
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I was helping by 9 & mowing by 11. My cousin started a yard maintenance business in late grade school or junior high that put him through college & then his little sister through school.
A child needs to learn the value of work, as well as safety.
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I think so shows them responsible n work ethics… alot of kids don’t have this…
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Can u send your husband my way please and get him to tell my kids to do some work 
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My nine year old runs the zero turn and push mower and loves it it’s not a chore it’s helping the family get things done
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I think he’s spot on! Gotta pitch in, especially when you’re so busy!
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They are old enough with supervision. I wouldn’t make a big deal out of it. Kids need to help its part of being a family. Especially in your situation working so much and your husband being a paraplegic.
My 9 year old does yard work for my father all the time… from chopping wood to hauling stuff in the tractor wagon… nothing wrong with it
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So over reacting why can’t they help lol
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I mowed when I was 9 or younger. There’s nothing wrong with it in my opinion.
Way to go them girls can maybe teach other kids what its like to do this.No harm done hopefully they will learn what it means to be physical
I think it’s fabulous! If children are shown how to do something and they are old enough to follow directions, it’s wonderful to give them opportunities to help their families, I think. I tell my grandchildren how much I appreciate their help when they help me clean up or pick up. They do it without complaint and they know their efforts are valued. I always make sure I thank them. They like that. 
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My daughter is clumsy so I wouldn’t let her use a weed eater but she has been mowing grass since she was 8 (not all the time) but it’s something she enjoys helping me with. She helps me maintain the house (dishes cleaning an upkeep).She also is responsible to take care of her own atv (oil changes flat tires an such) an she does great! I’ve definitely taught her some awesome teamwork skills. But the less you instill responsibility chores an earning there keep the lazier and more spoiled they grow up to be!
I was told by teachers and the school counselors that making kids do chores teaches them responsibility…
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It is good for them to learn responsiblity and to learn hard work ethics. lt’s not like for kids these days.
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My girls helped me mow! Nothing wrong with that, it teaches them how to do it. They should take short breaks and drink plenty of water.
I used to love garden work at that age nothing wrong with it at all
They are never too young to learn how to work! Descipline is the best teacher and someday they will look back and thank their dad!
Yes you are overacting that is why kids don’t know shit these days. I was hunting and fishing at that age.
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He’s correct 9 year old just needs supervision that’s all
Nothing wrong with it gives them some responsibility to help around the house and prepared when they get older
Not one bit!!! Problem with kids today is parents do everything and are producing lazy kids .
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It is absolutely ok for them to do chores and learn! No it’s not child labor or abuse for kids to have chores!!
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Definitely not to young!
By the time our son was 14 he had his own mow and snow removal business with several clients! Teach them early!
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Lady you have got to be kidding me!! I have been working since I was 9 years old.babysitting the kids down the street !! Im 64 years old now! It didn’t kill me!! Some of these kids in this generation really want to be taught a skill!! They may own a lawn service business one day!! Gee-Wizz!
Good! You’re not raising helpless women.
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If you have to ask get off social media and raise your kids!!! I said what I said
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I mowed for as long as I can remember. Think of this… Kids can carry a gun and start hunting at age 9. I would much rather them mow or weed eat… I’m 66 year old female and still do all the mowing and yardwork…
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We used to go do other peoples lawns for money at that age. We coddle kids to much now days. I’m fine with the 13 year old… on the 9 year old … depends on her size and maturity. We didn’t have weed eaters… we weeded and trimmed with shears. With supervision she should be fine.
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Of course not…I was pushing a lawn mower at 8 years old. There were no weed trimmers so my sibs and I just used our fingers to pull grass from the chain link fence. People need to quit thinking kids are delicate creatures!
Yes it is ok for him to get them to do shores, if they don’t like it he should SOCK them UP !
nothing wrong with it i was cutting grass and doing chorea like that at 7 or 8 my daughters who are 10 And 9 mow and weed eat
As long as they are safe and use safety this is teaching them responsibility and helping out their parents …respect…
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There is nothing wrong with it at all that’s how u learn kids today are lazy and very disrespectful to there older people because they haven’t been taught and have had everything handed to them all kids need to learn how to work for what they want and learn how to take care of things
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Yes its learning responsibility
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Kids need to be part of the household…this is wonderful and they can be proud of their work
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Not a thing wrong with it. They are old enough that’s how they learn and lm sure he knows how smart they are. They will be okay with his supervise.
It’s normal or was in our house
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My 8 year old helps me with weed eating
Good to teach them young when their chores to be done !
I have always had mine kiddos do yard work. I think the chore is age appropriate. It us important for them to learn to contribute to the household.
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When did we start questioning our children’s ability to help or be responsible
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I started washing dishes at 6 years. Making home made biscuits by 9 , cutting huge yards at 9, and baby sitting my new born nephew at 9
Chores will make your children more thankful for what they have. Learn the value of a Dollar. And be responsible 
!! We need more of that in our youth. They’re lazy by watching TV all time or addicted to game playing
Doesn’t matter if they are daughters or sons. They are old enough to do these chores under supervision.
I was doing those things when I was 7. If anything, it’s a good experience for them to learn to maintain their home at an early age. No different than expecting them to clean their room.
Awesome. More kids should have this. I know back in my day there was never a question as why we can’t!
I honestly can’t imagine someone would post this as a serious question. Those kids should of been doing that stuff for a long time already. For goodness sake every 10-12 year old should be encouraged to canvass the neighborhood to make money cutting grass for people! It’s not even close to a reasonable question “should my 9 year old help with basic yard work?” Let alone a 13 year old!
I think I’ll leave it at that. It can’t be a serious question, without even bringing up that the dad can’t for health reasons and the mom is busy with work. Beyond a troll I think.
Are you fucking kidding me?!?!?!?
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They definitely should be helping out. I hope they help you in the house too. You can’t do it all. I have left side paralysis from aneurysm. Not knowing your husband’s situation, I hope he doesn’t feel like a burden. I am able to do some things just not like before. I had to work thru issues but it’s frustrating. Anyway I really got off topic. Sorry and best wishes
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If you think that is wrong then your one of the reasons y kids these days don’t know nothing about responsibility and respect they lack basic knowledge and life skills because of tablets phones computers a whole generation lost
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I dont see anything wrong with that… When i was that age me and a few neighbors went around askin people if we could do thier yard work and earned our own money for the ice cream man. We already did our own so it was easy money.
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He was absolutely right kids need to do chores and these are acceptable chores for their age when supervised… You can look up chore list by age if it makes you feel more comfortable and if they get pocket money that should def be dependent on chores!
My kids have been mowing since they were about 12 and weed whacking since they were 9 or 10. They’re 16 and 14 now and the 14 yr old cuts the grass of elderly people around town
Yeah,as long as he does it humanely, & it sounds like he does. It’s good for kids to learn skills,as well as responsibility. No to mention,in this case, being part of a tem.
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Why is this a question
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I started doing manual labour with my dad starting at age 7. My dad had a car shop when i was young, and he has large hands and couldnt get his hands in certain spots. I remember my first duty was digging out sugar from a gas tank. Then around the same age, push mowing our 3 acre yard (we didnt have a working riding mower at the time and we all took turns making rounds), and weed-eating neighbor’s yards. It helps build good work ethics, respect for your parents, and respect for your living space (including yard and home). Now if they was out in the sun doing it literally all day and not being able to take breaks for water and food, then that in itself is an issue but not the actual responsibility.
For the longest time when i was a young teen, we had our basic needs meet but we didnt have much luxuries. Mowing my neighbor’s yards, doing some landscaping, and other small odd and end jobs is how i raised money for my fun outside from school and if i wanted anything extraordinary for myself.
So long as he supervises, teaching young girls home and yard maintenance is a great idea.
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I started cutting the grass when I was 9. I was the only child with two very capable parents but they taught me responsibility and helping out around the house. I did laundry and dishes too. Not all the time but if they asked me I would do it. I didn’t have an “allowance” as a kid and would get paid for the chores I did. It’s made me the person I am now. I work hard when I need to and play hard too. I never did any of these chores unsupervised until I was maybe 12. My parents taught me the dangers of a lawn mower etc and don’t go into the street and such. I know it’s hard to watch your kids grow up because we want them babies forever but it pays off to have them help out. Good work ethic and teamwork will make them a good citizen in the future
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Seriously?! They live there too. Age appropriate chores/help should be required. Teach them how to take care of themselves & be self sufficient for when they get older.
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That’s great he’s doing them a service. And preparing them for the future. Many people don’t instill chores on their kids and they grow up being sloppy slobs. Not saying this is the case w/ your children but some type of chore is very beneficial, life isn’t easy.
It’s perfect if you ask me. But then again, I grew up as a farm kid😂
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I personally wish I had learned to do all that stuff before buying my own home, there I was at 25 not knowing how to do any of it.
As long as they are supervised it teaches them responsibility
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Nothing wrong with a bit of work then when your children have kids they can teach them as well so nothing wrong with that
It teaches kids good work ethic to do chores. The nine year old with a weed eater is a concern. Powerful tool that can easily hurt a child. Proper shoes, goggles, and gloves, and adult supervision, is a definite.
My son used to use the wood spliter when he was 11 years old my son said something about it now like we made him slave driver i use to hsve ymto pull weeds and wasd dushes and iron sheets it didnt hurt me
You have a great husband. Respect him and watch your children grow into self sufficient adults
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I was operating a gas powered mower at 10 years old
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Absolutely nothing wrong with the kids helping out in the yard. Your husband can keep an eye on the kids when they’re working.
IMO kids today are pansy’s. They do not know what it is to pitch in, help with household chores and work for a day.
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My parents had us mowing the yard and everything and also had us do yard cleaning and the stuff I could help with even as a 5 year old I was told to do it. There is nothing wrong with it the only way it would be is if it wasn’t something that they knew how to do by the sounds of it they have been seeing you do it sometimes that’s all they need and they will know how I learned how to mow watching my foster family doing it. It taught us responsibility idk if I spelled that right but I turned out ok so did my siblings
Nothing wrong with teaching your children to work!
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My son was 6 when he mowed his 1st yard… The neighbors paid him and I supervised. But he’d been helping with the hard work since he was big enough too… In my opinion hes teaching them that they don’t need anyone for anything and they’re perfectly capable of doing work on their own
Haha my 11yo was helping mow clients yards for years. She has a brilliant work ethic now. She’s 16 and works alot!!
It’s a parents responsibility to teach life skills so they can function in today’s world. I taught my kids how to change a flat tire so they would never be stranded, and one they have used more than once.
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I personally think its okay. I would however have one weedeat and one mow one week then route the next week.
Also practice safety especially push mowing or weedeating!
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Good for them ! They may want to start their own company.
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I was mowing lawns by 10, we didn’t weed eat back then. If you feel they are too young, then give them appropriate household chores to free your time to garden, simple solution :).
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I think it’s age appropriate with his supervision. They’re helping out for their home and learning some life skills,it doesn’t matter if they are girls. Of course they shouldn’t do heavy lifting or be in the sun so maybe waiting until evening and breaks and water as needed.
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At least they get to work outside, I was doing laundry and dishes at 9 years old.
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Not too young at all
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As long as they r trained to work things carefully
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Nothing wrong with it with supervision of course. And they don’t get to hot instead of you paying someone why don’t you pay theam it would help theam learn responsibility and about money as well