I began doing little things around the yard (picking up sticks, checking for rocks, picking up trash, pulling weeds, and preparing the lawn to be mowed) on mowing day when i was 6. I was using the push mower by 10 and when dad let me… the power mower by 14 ( this was rare he liked being outside). My daughter began helping me with the gardens at age 5 (her choice) my son was 6 when he found there are interesting things on the leaves of flowers, and joined in. Both began mowing the lawn around age 14. I think if they have been taught how to use the equipment safely, and are being supervised by an adult then kids should learn early that as they get older they have to give back to their parents for the things they have been given, even if it means getting a bit sweaty or dirty
Nope it’s a great idea and nothing is wrong with it.
Doing jobs like that well before that age. Splitting wood and stacking…supervisor of course but many such tasks.
There is a general rule in most states that a child should be at least 12 years old to run a lawn mower.
I made money mowing lawns at 10, so I don’t think so.
I was mowing lawns by 12. It was my way of making money for me.
Your husband is only training your kids to be responsible
They should be doing chores learning work ethic and responsibilities they will be better as adults
They’re fine…I’m sure he’s out there supervising and he’s talked about safety with them there isn’t anything wrong with it.
There is nothing wrong with that under guidance and training.
I suppose you expect your kids to get participation trophies too??? Come on are you serious right now!!! WORK never hurt NO KID!! THIS is exactly what is wrong with this lazy ass generation!!! Nobody wants to work!! They want everything handed to them!!! Keep sparing the rod and handing them everything on a silver platter!!! 
I was cutting grass when I was 6
I think these machines need to be operated by adults for safety reasons. They are not toys. A hired adult gardener or adult should operate machinery.
My kids help and they are 7, 4 and 2
They better have there butts out there doing it. No reason why not
Sorry, but I believe it’s dangerous for kids this age to operate these machines.
There is nothing wrong with teaching your kids responsibility!
That’s how the learn to grow up and be responsible
I have no idea what a weed eater is 
My husband taught our kids to do.laundry at 9.
Let them work! It won’t kill them and will teach them some responsibility!
Thats ok its to teach them how to work i did it at 12 years old nothing wrong with that
Theyre old enough and should help out.
My grandkids do it and they are 10 and 11. Boy 10, girl 11
The younger they are taught to be workers the better off you will be.
I guess I’m the only one who agrees with you. They are children. I would maybe give them the option of doing it to earn allowance money. Or maybe have them do it sometimes but not every single time. Do they hate it? If so come to a middle ground with them. There’s always a conversation you all can have and agree without taking their stuff away. Anyone commenting negatively on my comment will be blocked and I won’t reply. I’m not asking what anyone thinks!!! We have lost a son at the age of 19. So I feel like you should love your kids and let them be kids. 
Been doing farmwork since I could put pants on. Was driving tractors and big equipment since 5. I say they got a late start.
Yes let kids do chores and help kids are way more capable of doing things on their Owen
We were milking cows n driving tractors at 8 and 10.
They are 9 & 13 !!! They should have chores !! We grew up doing way more than that !!! They are getting off easy !!!
Are you kidding me? Hell yes it’s ok. I started doing chores way early on.
My children stated doing our yard at those ages. No harm to them.
No not too young as long as they are supervised and doing it safely.
It’s Life…things have to get done. Doesn’t matter how old you…it’s a responsibility.
No kids should help out. Our generation worked and it builds good work ethics.
No. Who else would do it? I’m sure you can’t hire it done and for sure you’re too tired after all those hrs work. Don’t feel bad. It’ll help keep them in shape.
A lot of teens turning into adults don’t know how to pump their own gas or mow or do things to be functional adults
I mowed grass-fed I was a kid, it didn’t kill me
I was 9 when I was laying grass and mowing it.
Ours do lawn work and love it, keeps them off the electronics and tv
Does anyone have a picture of a weed eater I’ve never seen or heard of this ?
It’s good for them, it will teach them responsibility instead of entitlement.
13 years is fine with supervisor
He’s teaching them life-skills which we still use in our late seventies and older !
No they are not to young to help with yard work.
Try mowing with the old wheel mower? You are the motor. Never to young to learn responsible?
Sounds like you didn’t have to do anything when you were young
Good for him !
Your kids will thank him as adults.
Contributing to the family well being - priceless in my book
No but I did when I was 8
Kids need to do chores too. Nothing wrong with what he did.
My 9/11/13 year olds mows all the time. I don’t think it’s wrong.
You’re over reacting. Teaches them responsibility, no reason they can’t help out.
Did you consider that maybe this is great for your husband (girl’s dad). He is also able to contribute.
What is weed eating???
Don’t take away their phone and keep an eye on them.
I think more parents should teach kids to work,
We were lucky, our 3 boys wanted to help, didn’t have to make them do jobs!
Are you serious? Of course your kids should be helping with the chores.
Yes, you are overreacting! Let the manparent his children.
No they aren’t too my daughter did it and so do my nieces and nephew
With supervision if something happens. Kids are playful…
I’m sorry but I am astonished at this question. They should be helping and should have been started years ago. Teach them how to be a team, responsibility, and work ethics.
What is weed eat? Xx
Yes you are wrong there is nothing wrong with them doing chores congratulations to your husband for making them do it.
It’s not a bad thing at all teaching responsibility
Can he convince my children to do it???
They should know how. It’s not a bad thing.
Responsibilities teach kids how to be productive part of society as adults
Sounds fine-does he watch them ?
When are they old enough to collect unemployment?
I mowed my neighbors lawn when I was 10.
It’s fine, it’s better than sitting in front or a TV or a video game when they can learn something about responsibility
Why ask a question like that it’s not going to kill them kids need to learn there to many lazy kids out there thanks to their parents
Didn’t do us any harm to learn how to do chores at a young age ?¿?¿
They are not to young and it builds character.
I was mowing lawns for money at age 12.
You’re over reacting mom it’s good for them to learn to do stuff and get away from the stupid electronics
Also your husband gets to parent however he wants to
They can walk correct? Then they can work .
What harm do you think this is going to be to your children?
Why are you worried - you can only do so much.
I had to use a push mower to cut grass, when I was young and I’m 71 now, never to late to teach them the value now for later in life
They are not too young. They can handle it, and should to help their father.
No. They’re not to young to chip in. It’s good for them. 
I’m 25 and have no clue how to use a lawn mower… I think its a wonderful idea.
They are fine! As long as they know how they work they should be ok!
Yes-chores are excellent!! Or they will grow up to think everyone owes them!!!
Good for him. Mowing was my chore for awhile and I actually liked it. It was that and dusting the house.
no they need 2 learn and respect the older people im 83
Safety would be main concern, but chores are good for children
Are you saying he’s mean. I think it’s teaching responsibility, plus taking some of the load off you. You should be grateful
Your husband teaching responsibility they’ll appreciate him doing this later.
My children did yard work and house work until they left home
Good dad!!! Now teach them to till a plot of land and make their own garden!!!
No you shouldn’t. It does them good.
In reality, he is teaching good life lessons… do what is needed when it is needed…
How can you even have to ask?
Nothing wrong with it. Just be careful. Good for their mental and physical state.
he is a smart good dad , teaching the kids to work . l say give him credit
I think he’s wise to teach them these skills 