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He's not too happy, but he's taking it over!
Jun 9, 2017 8:46 PM
jetzullo
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He's not too happy, but he's taking it over!
EconomyWarf
Untill he gets bored of it in a month. Then you have to start using the "it builds character" excuse.
GalaxyDear
You're done mowing the lawn till he is 18 and leaves home.... or in this economy, till he is 35.
whiteboycarl
"Mowing your lawn is not a punishment! It's a privilege!" -Hank Hill
cbale2000
I was dumb enough to volunteer for this as a kid. Regretted it later...
eightbithero007
Lol I'm very allegic to grass and leaves and nature so I got a free ride with mowing and raking. Shoveling snow on the other hand...
Spidey209
Earmuffs, safety glasses, safety shoes. Teach him to approach his chores like a professional.
RobMx80
I got mad because I couldn't mow today. The weather was just right for it too.
ifartgalaxies
this picture is missing a mandatory beer-in-hand.
PascalCasedUserName
You are truly blessed
thelastamericano
We always had the nice ones you sit and ride. Would pretend I was playing Mario kart as a kid. Can't say the lawn always came out great
tanlinesandwine
Is it just me or does mowing the lawn satisfy some OCD need, like, once you start it all has to be even and straight
jetzullo
Yes. I love the look when it's done.
Urndy
I had to use one of the old rotating push mowers as a kid (the no motor ones, idk what they're called) and boy was it rough
Nonna2
Is 6 months too young? Asking for a friend.
Nemock
Forever? you mean like 12 years?
pcs305
His first steps to manhood. Great ! I have 2 years left before my mower is off to college so I'm enjoying every moment!
Zreen
What's the final step to manhood
mitharas
Not caring anymore.
ILOVEVALVE
Cut grass for my parents for 10 years. Realize that when he moves out he won't be able to do it anymore or as often. My parents didn't.
GlassCannon570
Or, y'know, just be me and burn the 2 acre(formerly 100 acre) yard.
Datsinginguy
Congrats on the slave labour. One day you'll release your slave and he will get a little slave of his own to mow his own lawn.
jetzullo
The cycle of life. My 16 year old don't do shit though. So we will see how long my idea of 'never' lasts
jenthehuman
I have a 2yo. He suuuuuucks at doing chores. Teach me your ways. I don't wanna wait 10 years.
ihavenonam01
Oh my god ! You people and your PPE. He's mowing grass! Not building a bomb. Teach him to be careful.
jetzullo
Amen.
theangerintheranger
DON'T be sad, you have a perfectly good young man to do it now!!! Karma, it's a bitch
kittyperfect
I would give anything to mow my own lawn again.
JenAwesome
I've been teaching my son to mow lawn. He sucks at corners! I've talked to him about overlapping like 70x. He's getting better each time.
JetmanNinety3
Is... Is that the real reason people have kids?
jetzullo
That and organ replacement
Farmacopeia
*Probably about 10 years. Unless you hire someone after he leaves home.
Inmate45
See, I just don't have a lawn. Even easier way to avoid mowing.
jetzullo
Yeah. I grew up in apartments. When he's out I will happily move back into one.
Inmate45
Well, I've got 2 little ones in a 3x2 unit in a desert town. I see the people with lawn and just think how much water they're wasting.
Ulthirm
Bahg for the first two children my parents let them mow until they got a job and then it passed on. just my luck my sister is the favorite
Ulthirm
so now i got a regular week job and some bullshit chore that my dad cant bother doing even though hes the only one who gives a shit about
Ulthirm
the garbage lawn looking a specific way. because you guys care too much about what others think of you.
jetzullo
I like a good looking lawn, but the shit shack next door limits what we can do out there
Ulthirm
well we have a patchy lawn covered in crab grass but either way.
Ulthirm
and... i just noticed your son mows backwards...
ThePartyLeader
You'll regret saying that when he's 40 lives in your basement and mows the lawn as rent payment.
SendMeYourBestHentai
Damn this got too real too fast
jetzullo
Nope. I'll be gettin him out by 18. He's gonna get a trade or enlist.
iAmLordBeer
So who will be mowing the lawn then?
Stelson
Please, please stress the value of a college education. It's worth more than a lot of bitter people let on.
jetzullo
He's not thrilled with school. And as we can't afford to send him there, the debt won't be worth it.
LeafWrangler
It's only worth it if the degree is something that translates into a career. There are a lot of trades that need people and pay very well.
Stelson
Well of course.
Farmacopeia
Higher education of any type is beneficial. The best thing is the chance to get away from the comfort zone and experience something new.
Stelson
Absolutely.
lonlonranchhand
In some markets, a trade is worth more than a degree
ThePickle
Hearing and eye protection. Some kind of good boot too. Nothing wrong with making a kid work, but teach them to use proper PPE.
HurricaneShade
No short pants! I've seen mowers catch a wire and whip it back at the user..
cathoderaysunshine
I had a great grandpa who had 5 toes (a few on each foot) due to using a mower wrong. I never made a misstep as a result.
cathoderaysunshine
Yard was thoroughly and compulsively cleaned as a result. Sunglass we and a hat to keep from burning.
squatlow17
You guys are a bunch of babies. Put some glasses on and some shoes. He's fine.
ClassicSpike
I'm just some hearing protection would be fine unless you plan on mowing over some gravel
brobinson2001
My brother ran his foot over. Cheap Wal-Mart shoes ripped apart and broke his toe rather than holding together and pulling it into the blade
ThePickle
Seriously, Tinnitus is a bitch, glass eyes are only cool sometimes, and feet don't work as well when they've been chopped up and reattached
Hactick
I think a helmet would be a nice addition.
YamasGirl
ThePickle
Might be a bit much. If you get to the point that they're covered in bubble wrap with mittens on a string around their neck, that's too far
LegacyMuse
Yeah, the kid might get heatstroke. Clearly they need a flame-retardant race suit and a cool shirt under it.
drowninginthesouth
And pants. Shorts will lead to major regreat.
ThePickle
Thought about mentioning pants but chicks dig scars and some lessons are best learned the hard way. Like don't wear shorts to bust tile
drowninginthesouth
Shards as far as the eye can see.
YamasGirl
I saw a teen come into the trauma bay who ran his foot over with the mower. He had tennis shoes on but still ended up loosing his toes.
NorwegianVikingPower
I still cant fathom how people manage to run their feet over with a lawnmower.
ThePickle
You should try to fathom it, will help keep it from happening.
Gadg3t
why would you think tennis shoes would provide any protection?
YamasGirl
At the very least protect from debris but running it over is a different story. Take out "but still"...just trying to share a cool story!
ThePickle
Better than flip flops!
scallyswag
Don't be such a pussy it's a push mower fucking eye protection and boots wow have you ever done this? Plus you really said ppe that's gold.
ThePickle
I'll bet you get called an asshole a lot.
scallyswag
That's about the burn level I expected from Mr. PPE
ThePickle
So that's a yes then?
scallyswag
Nobody calls me one but I am by definition an asshole yes.
toxcrusadr
There are dozens of us actually.
justbelowme
Sunglasses and old sneakers. Those little mowers arent even loud
Spidey209
They are loud enough to require earmuffs when used for an extended time. Its a good habit to get into.
NocturnalGreed
When cutting your own grass? A bit much dude.
Mengmoshu
If it takes more than 20mins earpro is called for.
Spidey209
Why is your grass different to anyone elses?
NocturnalGreed
What are you talking about?