Kids need to start doing more around the house. Teach them young… my special needs son can clean house wash dishes and fold towels and put them up he can’t stand anything out of place …
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And that’s on dad teaching them they won’t need no man. Keep it up, you’ll have yourself some strong independent girls.
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As long as he’s there to make sure they are using the equipment correct so they don’t hurt themselves I think there is nothing wrong with him doing it!
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Ur man is paraplegic and still wants to show ur daughter they don’t need to depend on a man to do yard work and u don’t know if u should be mad or not ?? Yall are way to soft he’s gonna make some fine women out of those girls
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Seriously? This is great! They absolutely should be helping with yard work… As long as he supervises the law mower and has taught safety no reason the 13 year old can’t do it. I was doing it at 9… my boys 8&6 have yard chores, the 9 year old can run the mower and tractor with dad’s supervision, weeding and other things. Teaches them responsibility… They are part of the household… The should pitch in
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Heck I was mowing n weed eating at 6 years old! Supervised until I got the hang of it but still my 8 and 10 year olds know how to mow I honestly don’t let them weed eat because we have seen a lot of copperheads so I’d rather be bit than them.
I think it’s good for them, and if he supervising to make sure they are not gonna get hurt. good for them. tell them how much they are helping out, and means a lot to the family!
See this is what’s wrong with kids today. This is why the younger gens won’t work and are lazy. Because someone questions if they should be doing chores as kids🙄 YES ITS OK THAT THEY ARE BEING MADE TO MOW AND WEED EAT!
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Great skills for them to learn so they be self-sufficient as adults in life and take care of their own yards too! I agree with Dad 
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Nope I was mowing by 7 and pulling weeds and weed eating if I had the utensil. It’s good for work ethic for sure! Teaches hard work and let’s them see their work!
My son is 7 and he mows and does the weed whacking - chores are better then television is how we see it
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This shouldn’t even be a question, so many kids today don’t know what a chore is and it shows as they grow into adults,my children are all grown with kids of their own now , they all had chores, my daughter was washing dishes at 7 years old with help of course but she did it, they all know how to do a load of laundry by the age of 10, ironing, folding clothes ect, all within reason. So the answer is " CHORES ARE NEEDED!"
I was mowing my grandmas entire property and weed eating at 12.
We always had chores to do inside and outside - started before age 9
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No they need to help out.
I think is amazing that your hubby has your kids working in the yard
My 4 year old has to already do supper dishes and neatening his room because these jobs teach them to be very responsible just like how my mom had my siblings and I doing
Definitely not too young. He’s doing a great job. They are old enough to be cleaning up after themselves and taking on household chores.
They’re def not too young for this kind of work and it teaches them how to maintain a lawn. I’ve been in the gardens harvesting and mowing lawns since I was a kid. Good on dad I say
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My 7 year old started doing yard work at 4 started mowing at 6 I wouldn’t trust him with a weed wacker tho 
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Absolutely no issues with this!
I’ve been mowing and weed eating since I was 6. It wont hurt your kids to get their hands dirty.
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Hell yeah, they can do yard work!
As long as they are supervised I don’t see an issue. Chores are completely okay for children.
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Kids learning hard work, responsibilities and work ethic? Oh no 
this should be outlawed! This question is a joke right? .
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being part of a family means sharing chores…
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I’ve been mowing since I was little
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There’s nothing wrong with that. It will help them out to be better teens and adults.
Them kids are old enough let them do it …its good for them
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I think it’s fantastic!!
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I think it’s great that they learn how to help around the house and yard work gets them outside and away from phones and games. A family is supposed to help one another
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His absolutely dead right … more parents should be like him … this will stand to your kids when there older more independence more kids need to have chores and it’s getting their heads out of there devices mayb a little pocket money for doing it show there appreciated other then that leave them work away
They will Learn what work is and not be LAZY
No not at. Give the dad all hands on deck. Great job. Kids today have no idea on helping out. They are not to young. My grandson. Has been mowing my yard since he was 10. Weed eating with a electric one as well
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For real? Of course they should help with that and other jobs, age appropriate.
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You are definitely overreacting lol
My 10 year old does it. He has only touched the weed eater a couple of times but the lawn mower he has been doing for 2 almost 3 years. I grew up doing yard work at an early age. There is no reason a kid can’t do it 8f instructed how to operate the machinery safely.
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Absolutely! Life skills they need to learn. Your kids will thank you later.
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I was doing the same thing at 8
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That is some good parenting, dad!!
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Um no, definitely not too young. My son is 4 and is so eager to start helping dad with yard work. We are gonna make him wait a few more years though 
I think it’s great that he’s teaching them how to take care of a yard. I was doing the same thing as a kid. They’re absolutely old enough to help out.
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Your husband is wheelchair bound and you work 60 hours a week! Maybe the electrical tools are a bit much but giving a child chores is actually beneficial for later in life so they’ll know how to do things for themselves
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They wouldnt last in my house.
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I was doing yard work at those ages
There isn’t a thing wrong with it!!! Daughters need to learn how to do everything because they never need to depend on a man to do it for them! Just like all sons should learn how to cook, clean and do laundry! Sometimes we are blessed enough to have that special significant other to help us; however, one should always be self sufficient so that we never have to depend on anyone else!!!
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If he is forcing them to so he doesn’t need to, I don’t agree.
My 6 year old walks behind the mower with me and will be doing it as soon as she feels ready
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Hell yeah and more!!! Get outta your Candy ass world
i was mowing my 90 year old grandmas when i was 5 if they know what they are doing and beimg watches there is no problem with them learning!
No my 12 year old has been mowing and weed eating since he was 8. My daughter is 8 and wants to help to. But she is a little to young. Maturity wise. It’s perfectly normal. As long as he is outside watching the 9 year old what is the harm? How old were you when you learned to mow?
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That isxwhat is wrong with kids they don’t think are supposed to do anything . No is not wrong uou have enough to do. Didn’t you help around the house when you was young? I DID!
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Yard work is fine and great. Making it feel like a punishment, no.
Why not have the kids get paid what you are willing to pay someone else?
I’m sorry but this post is silly. First off your Husband can’t really do it, second you’re working a lot of hours. So he’s trying to take that load off of you.
Third, be grateful that they’re learning, because most girls won’t do that kind of yard work & they’ll be able to do it on their own & NOT depend on a man!
Tbh, I’m a grown woman & have never mowed or weed eat. Let your girls learn. It’s not wrong a lot of adults did those things when they were that age & they grew up fine. My Husband did that at a young age, he’s now teaching our kids slowly.
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My kid is not even 2 and he has his first chore already…he waters the chickens. He wants to help. I truly feel children who have chores will grow up with a better sense of responsibility 
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At least someone is teaching them smh to bad he has to be in a wheel chair
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He’s doing the right thing! Kids are resilient. But they also have become more “entitled” due largely to electronic devices. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the girls learning those types of things. One day, they will have to do them for themselves, anyway. It’s better that they learn how to be self sufficient than have to depend on forking out money for someone else to do it when they might not have it. Kids also WANT to learn. My 4 year old thinks it is her life duty to do laundry… even when it’s not dirty 
they’re doing great, mom! Let them be even greater! 
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They are the perfect age for yard work like that! It’s good for kids to do things like this. Teaches them good work ethic!
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My daughter is one in half and she waters the horses
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Lmfao I laughed so hard reading this.
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My grandchildren are now 14 and 13. They have their own lawn care business. They started very young. 14 year old granddaughter likes to plant flower beds and decorate yards. 13 year old grandson does the heavy duty stuff. They work well together. 9 and 13 year olds are very capable. They are in training for life.
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Nope. He’s teaching them well. My mama used to wake us up on Saturday morning. Early early. I was 6y.o. Doing it. She didn’t want no one feeling left out. 
remember we do grow up. Let em learn early. MUCH RESPECT TO THE HUSBAND
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My boys started mowing n weed eat n yard work n others chores at 8yrs old, when they were 4 they pulled weeds n help garden, kids, male or female should do yard work n house cleaning, my boys started dating n these girls dont even know how to cook stuff at 17/19 unless microwave n order out its ridiculous 
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Lmao I was being forced to mow the lawn when I was like 7. Personally I think it’s great, it teaches them responsibility. As long as they know how to do it safely I don’t see why it’s a problem.
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I have the same issue, but this teaches them responsibility. He gives them allowance as well great idea for them to make some money. Better than them being on the tablet all day!
My kids help me mow and they are 9 and 7
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What happened to preparing kids for real life? All these soft parents treat their kids like babies until they move out and then wonder why there’s so many young adults out there unable to cook for themselves, not know how to take care of their lawn or car or anything! It’s insane!
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I started mowing when I was 9. My kids help mow about 3 acres (2-12yr olds & a 10yr old) but we have hired help to do the weed eating. Chores are a good thing!
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I was 7 mowing 3 acres. I turned out just fine.
I was push mowing at 7 and i wasnt even above 4ft tall then.
My 17 year old has been mowing since he was big enough to push a mower, he now owns a lawn care business & is teaching his little brother, my daughter (16) is also capable and willing, but she works in healthcare like me. Start them early & they’ll never be scared to work for what they want. Plus, those little skills are great to have, I’m a firm believer in self reliance.
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Honestly I think there’s nothing wrong with it.
Nothing wrong with it at all, preparing them for adulthood and independence!
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My kids start the learning process with big chores in our house at 8yo. For the first 2 years they are supervised to ensure safety and that things are being done properly. At 10 they are expected to do their chores on their own. Mow, weedeat, dishes, bathrooms, etc. The thing is though what works for one family is not always best for the next family. You and your husband are right to ask for advice but ultimately you are going to get mixed responses because families are all different. I wish you all the best!
I’m 27yrs old and never used a mower and hubby doesn’t trust me with a weed eater also… I think there a bit young for that stuff to be honest. Maybe not the 13yr old but the 9 yr old I would say too young.
What the heck when I was that age I pulled weeds by hand and moved tree branches. Your kids will be fine
My child started mowing at 9 years old. Yes he was supervised. Hard work doesn’t hurt anyone, kids included. Should the be required to cook, clean the entire house, mow the yard, and do everything else that’s needed? No. But chores and responsibilities only build positive work ethic at an early age.
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They’re fine. You are doing what you can.
Lmao I was pulling weeds with my hands and a hoe at the age of 8. They’ll be ok. Hell you should even give them an allowance for it so they can feel what it’s like to earn your own money. There’s lots of learning and teaching opportunities here while also helping hubby.
Sounds like a good dad with great problem solving skills!
that’s great parenting. my nephew was mowing 3 different lawns at 9 years old to make $. teaches them how to mow and weed eat. which they should know. just like doing dishes and learning how to clean and do laundry. you as a parent are essentially prepping them to move out. you need to provide all the knowledge and learning about simple household tasks or their own house is going to be disgusting/ or won’t know how to do it.
I don’t see any harm of what your husband is teaching your children.
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Dads doing a great job
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Its good for them teach them some work ethic so they aren’t lazy Snowflake’s
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You’re training them for real life. Don’t coddle them.
My mom was a single parent who worked alot. I made it a point to learn because I know my mom didn’t wanna work all day to come home to do it. Your husband probably feels the same. I think its awesome
YOU ARE definitely over reacting! There is absolutely nothing wrong with children helping with yard work. Teaches them hard work. And to not need a man.
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If it’s safe for them …meaning they wont hurt themselves…it should be fine. Fun even
kids need to get off them games and do things outside are kids are lazy and dont want to do anything sad
They’re plenty old enough.
yes, you were just over reacting…
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Yes you are over reacting
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Chores never hurt anybody
Lord, I was doing yard work from ages 7 and up. Lol they’ll survive I promise.
It’s all good. They are both old enough to learn responsibility. Supervision and safety glasses. I started teaching mine (10 kids) when they were old enough to make a mess, they were old enough to clean (or at least help) clean the mess up.
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Best thing for kids is to help around the house in EVERY aspect. I hope he shows them how to change a tire as well as around the house repairs. My mom was a single mom due to my crappy father that left when I was 2 days old. (So she had a 4yr. old. 1 yr. old and a 2 day old). We did everything. Mom taught us everything. My older brothers and I also did yard work for my grandma and shoveled snow, carried packages, cleaned her pool, raked and mowed and cut. Cleaned the fireplace. Etc. kids now a days are so darn lazy behind their electronics. Makes me sick.
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Not only should they mow and weed, but under the circumstances, they could do a few household chores, they could help fold clothes while watching TV, make their own beds, put dirty clothes in hamper when they change clothes, it doesn’t take that long, and they are learning life skills that they will need later. They my grumble now, but when they are adults taking care of themselves they will appreciate you much more knowing you taught them to be self sufficient
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No. I think its great! Teaches them responsibility and builds character!!
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Nothing wrong with teaching them that!my one yearold picks up his own toys 
My husband is also a paraplegic, we have a hydro static mower so he can still mow the yard. So it is possible for him to if he wanted to.