Overreacting in my opinion, chores teach them responsibilities and it’s great that your girl is learning these things that a lot of girls/women today have no idea how to do.
Why would you not want to teach your kids how to work hard? This is the problem with most kids nowadays. They don’t know how to work. And once they are in their late teens, it’s usually too late.
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Yea Dad! Children can do a lot of things at these ages and will be better humans for it. They will feel essential to the family, as well as feeling a sense of accomplishment.
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My two year old helps with yard work. Once he moves all the toys he pretends to mow right beside me.
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My 9 year old does a terrible job, but he’s getting better
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You’re husband is absolutely right for teaching your daughters how to do yard work. My daughters started younger than that. Ask yourself if they were boys would you have an issue?
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Hard sole shoes and supervise. Teaching responsibility. Everyone needs to help in a family
My kids mow and weed eat and have for years. They also have chores in the house that get done daily too.
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If they want to help out …yes. If they dont…no phone at all works for me.
He’s a paraplegic? My opinion is everybody and everybody should pitch in to help. There’s no reason a child at the age of 9 cant run a mower or a weed wacker. At that age I was cutting and mowing grass city wide in Brockton MA. Parking lots, lawns you name it, these kids are capable than more than they are expected to do. my reason are I did it because I had to do it to survive. It’s the least they can do to help the poor fella out.
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Those are house chores that children around their age should already know. You should be glad your husband is teaching them and as long as they’re being supervised & not pushed hard, that should be good.
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*stand up and applauds the husband 
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They should be doing a lot more than that. What age do you think farm kids start with chores? About 3 when they’re big enough to hold a bottle for a calf to nurse. Those girls should also be cleaning hou and cooking supper for a mama that works so hard!
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He teaching them to work for thing in life as long as he rewording them that’s all that matters
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If he is just being a creep and a jerk yeah I be upset. But if he just showing then some old fashions yard work and some work ethics then no he being a great dad. There nothing wrong with dads showing there kids girls/boys some old fashion hard physical work. That’s easy
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They’ll be and are being responsible, I don’t see anything wrong. Unless they’re super petite then that’s kind of different IMO.
Sounds like an awesome Dad. We had to work growing up and it didn’t hurt us at all. We all grew up knowing if we wanted something we had to work for it.
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Christy you were mowing at 10yr old
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I agree totally with chores. Everyone in the family needs to do jobs . Teaches children responsibility etc.
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I was changing tyres and oil filters at 9
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That’s isn’t a problem. I use to clean the yard with my grandma. We be throwing trash. Pulling weeds. Etc.
Easy life make weak people hard life make strong people!
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As long as they were taught how to safely operate them and are being supervised I don’t see an issue. I would recommend safety glasses with the weed whipper. I had grass fling in my eye and it hurt something fierce.
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They are not too young and I applaud your husband for teaching your daughters to be self sufficient
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My kids started using push mower at 12 and riding mower at 15
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Especially Girls should learn to do it all - yard - change oil/ know vehicles, cook , clean and any other things that helps her be an independent young lady. Just think how resourceful the young men will have to be to court her.
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I started mowing our lawn at 13 and still have all my fingers and toes. I just had to be careful. My dad died and my mom was not an outdoor person so I did it. In fact I did all the yard work and the dusting vacuuming and cleaned the bathrooms every weekend
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I started in construction with my father at six years old. I even mowed lawns for 75cents.at ten years old.
Good on him. I get my two boys aged 8 and 10 to help out around the house/yard. They need to learn life skills from somewhere 
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It’s called teaching your children to contribute to the household they also live in. Responsibility and a little hard work never hurt anyone.
Go thank your husband for this and move on.
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Absolutely agree with your husband on this one. It’s definitely not gonna kill your kids to put down the electronics and help out around the house. Outside and in, it teaches responsibility, good work ethic, and teaches the importance of getting a job done. Our children grow up to be adults and they don’t know how to do that without getting their hands a little dirty.
My 9 year old cuts the grass, and him and my 7 year old daughter they both no the help me clean up the yard. They help me weed the flowers. They also do plenty of inside chores too. Make them respectable and knowledgeable children that grow up to be successful adults!
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If this isn’t a joke idk what to say…
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Oh good lord. Really?
Good job, dad! Teaching them to be self reliant and responsible
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There’s nothing wrong with this . Good parenting on the dads part.
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I was about that age when I was cutting on over 1 1/2 acres!! And that was 50+ years ago!!
i was driving a tractor at age 10
This is the problem with today’s youth. Stop wrapping them in a bubble. It doesn’t hurt to teach them chores especially if your husband is in a wheelchair. They should be doing more than that . They will be better people later in life . Great job Dad
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Yes. Great lessons for the future so they can take care of themselves if needed???
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Definitely an over reaction, your kids are not to young for these kind of chores
Yes, it’s fine. It makes them feel strong, and like they can contribute to the family. Shouldn’t need to take things away, though. Chores are chore, and they should understand that what they do matters to the family.
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It teaches them independent and structure as they get older I started at five by cleaning my room and I started my oldest one at 18 months old
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Nah don’t feel bad for them. Theyre setting goals. Thank them for their contribution to the house and tell them they did a good job. I’d make them wear safety glasses and make sure they check themselves for ticks in the shower.
No you shouldn’t be mad at your husband. My Dad had 3 girls and all of us started mowing the lawn at 8 years old. We were 6 when we pulled weeds and 9 when we used the weed wacker. My husband was impressed that I knew how to mow the lawn. I just thought all girls knew how to do it.
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They should be helping with the yard, laundry, housework. They’re life skills you’re teaching them!
No they are not too young… More kids need to be doing that kind of work instead of being on tablets, phones and in front of tvs all day. What are you teaching them by working a full time job and then spending all your free time doing chores that can be done safely by your children during the week, which would allow you some actual family time on weekends.
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My 6yo helps daddy out in the yards. So no, 9 and 13 are not to young. He’s teaching his daughters not to be lazy and technology crazy
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I say good for dad!!! Make them earn their privilege’s. Nothing in life is handed out for free. Better they learn to earn their way with hard work now
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I was mowing and weed eating at 9
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My dad had us raking leaves and helping w the pool at that age. No it’s not too young
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Totally especially the 13 year old!
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Absolutely great age to do this! My naughbours girls are the same age and I see them doing the garden. If he isn’t able to do it and it’s all going to fall on you and the kids use the yard to their enjoyment they need to learn to contribute
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I was operating farm equipment at 10. I was taught safety first
Good on ya Dad they need to learn basic life skills introduce them to the washing cooking and cleaning as well
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When my two girls was that age they did yard work and both grew up knowing what work was about
We did it as kids they will be better adults
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They are definitely old enough to mow and use a weed eater
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9 yr old kid were tilling fields and making huge meals for threshers back in the day. Seriously…too young? Good on dad. They should be doing more and stepping up.
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Oooh honey … it’s a great value he trying to teach them now my children were pulling weeds ar 6,7,8 yrs okd then used a weed eater n mowing… teach then cake id hard work young special in today society where adults and children ike feel they are entitled… he is doing good by them… and its helping you both. Do you expect them to do housework at their ages then they can be outside doing work as well … im sure hed never do anything to put them in harms way… trust him thank him …
I make all my kids do yard work. They range from 7 to 15. Gotta teach them sometime. If they want to eat from the garden, they gotta work in the garden!
Not too young at all. I know 9 year olds that cook by themselves. My kids are 10 and 11 and they’ve been helping do anything since they were about 7/8
you can’t be serious
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I can understand being nervous about operating equipment. But if they were taught properly and supervised there is nothing wrong with having your children help out. I want my kids to be capable. I have heard ppl say things like “slaving your kids” or “being lazy making your kids work” Actually, it’s a lot harder and takes a lot longer to teach and have your kids do this stuff then it is if you just did it yourself. But if you don’t teach them who will
Work never hurt anybody, I think it teaches them responsibility and they will thank y’all for it as they get older.
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My kids (2 boys, 2 girls) did/do all these things, I and my brother (younger) did it before them. They’re fine and your husband is teaching them a good skill. Change your attitude and maybe they will find some enjoyment and pride in doing the work.
And dishes and making beds …
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When I was 9 yrs old I was picking cotton
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It diesntvhurt them gives them some responsibility
So you would rather the kids stay in the house playing video games? Or you do most the yard work? Why shouldn’t the kids help out?
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Don’t let nine year old do weed eating. They can’t control that thing . Pick up trash. Help push little lawnmower, l don’t think a 13 year can do weed eating either, with out a little practice,
Big ups to your husband ,teaching life skills to your kids:+1:
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Girl my kids do the MOST!!! 5 and 9 lol dishes, laundry, pull weeds from our garden, clean/fill chicken feeders and waterers, scrub toilets you name it 
You are 100% wrong, ur husband is trying to raise strong independant women, and evidently u have a problem with that?
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My 12 and 10 year old both do the yard. They also do house chores and aren’t permitted to have electronic time until all chores are done. They also help in the kitchen/on the grill. Maybe stop asking if they are too young and start thinking “What else do they need to know how to do before they turn 18?” I think you’ll find that the earlier you start, the more prepared they will be as an adult.
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So when they have no work ethic and has no idea how to do it when they are older you gonna do it for them? Nothing wrong with them doing yard work
No…they are not too young.
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My kids (6, 9, 12) all help with yard work. As well as any other chores/housework. They only way to learn is to be taught then doing it. As long as he taught them safely how to use it and they are being supervised, good for him!
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As long as he was supervising I think it’s a good idea they learn those life skills
Good Daddy! It’s OK it’s called chores…Def a good thing
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My god no,this is the age they should be working around the house.i applaud your husband.a little work never hurt anyone.
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I see nothing wrong with that
Lmfao this is funny asf. Too young? Do they do inside chores? What’s the difference?
Mine help mow,weedeat, cut wood, clean the house, cook, do dishes…etc. They do just about everything we do. At leastthey are learning and won’t have to depend on other people to do things for them
Weedeater is too dangerous,and the mower is ok,but an adult should be present
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My son turns 3 in September and I have him help me with the yard work. He has his own cute tools and rake.
Absolutely ! We mowed lawns when we were kids, we cleaned the kitchen, and made our beds…chores teach responsibility. Good stuff.
My 10 yr old daughter mows sometimes
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Good dad you are overreacting you should be praising him he took the weight off your shoulders without having to ask. I wish
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This is how a healthy work ethic is formed. Tablets, phones and Laptops won’t get them far in life. He’s teaching them how to be independent. Lighten up.
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My 9 yr old actually likes to mow and he has got to this year and most kids his age have been mowing too he doesn’t weed eat but mowing yes
Let them work. He’s doing his part to raise able adults. Kuddos to you both
My mom had me and my lil sister doing yard work at this age. Im glad she did because I have been employed since the age of 14 and I am 54. I’ve always had a job every single year. This will instill work ethnic in the children. Too many parents let their kids sit around doing nothing. This also provide some type of exercise.
I don’t see a problem with it. He’s teaching them the importance of contributing to the household. I’d probably have the the 9 year old wear goggles just to avoid debris in the eyes, but I would be fine with my 10 year old using one of the small electric weed eaters. A 13 year old is definitely old enough to mow, in my opinion.
Yes they need two because one day mom and dad will not be here
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At a very young age we were weeding the garden and learning what plants were what, we had yard work and household chores, we were taught responsibility. Those kids are plenty old enough to use the weed eater and lawn mower. My son started at a very young age doing those things. Now at 30 it’s his job and he loves it as much now as when he was little
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That is not too young. I did it when I was a kid. It teaches them good work ethics.
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Dude .your.kids.should.be.helping💁
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You didn’t grow up in the country with 6 siblings did ya
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What you think there to good to do a little work I was having to do more than that at 7 it teaches them not to be lazy
Good on them getting it done I think it’s great. As adults they will have to do these jobs his teaching them to be responsible adults one day. Good on dad
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