Girl or boy, everyone should help in daily chores equally.
The Original Poster (OP) took it to the forum, and asked “Am I wrong for having my daughter do ‘guy’ chores and for telling my wife to stop babying her?”. We want to know from you.
BACKSTORY
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OP has four step kids with his wife. The biological dad isn’t involved at all, so OP is pretty close to the kids. He considers them his own and they call him “dad”.
STEREOTYPICAL GUY CHORES
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The two older kids are boys and OP taught them stereotypical guy chores, like fixing cars, cutting grass, etc. They can also do household chores.
WHAT DID OP TEACH HIS DAUGHTER
![Two pretty little girls learning to skateboard on beautiful summer day in a park. Children enjoying skateboarding ride outdoors.](https://mrsdaakustudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kids-play-daughter-son.jpeg)
OP’s daughter, Annie, just turned 11. When she was 10, OP started teaching her more hands-off stuff.
SHE IS BIGGER NOW
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Now she is bigger and stronger, OP gave Annie her first lesson on cutting the grass and how a lawnmower works.
OP WAS WORRIED
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Initially, OP was a little worried that Annie might lose control over the mower, as she is still short.
OP IS PROUD OF ANNIE
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All of his fears were conquered when Annie did the whole yard single-handedly. OP was quite proud of her as well.
WIFE THREW A FIT
![Couple fighting in front of child.](https://mrsdaakustudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/couple-fight-kids.jpeg)
OP’s wife wasn’t very happy about the situation. She threw a fit. She was unhappy about teaching Annie “guy” chores, especially because she is still young.
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?
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OP told his wife that she needed to stop babying Annie and that Annie needed to learn how things work.
SHE LEFT
![Tired of everyday household mother sitting on floor with hands on face. Kid playing in messy room. Scaterred toys and disorder. Happy parenting](https://mrsdaakustudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mom-frustrated-with-baby.jpeg)
OP’s wife got very angry and left. Now OP wants to know if what he did is wrong.
WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK?
![Tired,Woman,With,A,Child,On,His,Neck,Sitting,At](https://mrsdaakustudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/parent-tired-kid.jpg)
“I wish my father had taught me ‘guy chores’. Not having to depend on a man to do basic household stuff is a godsend.”, said one user.
I Taught My Spouse
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“I taught my spouse to change her tires. I’ll help by moving the tires to the shed, and cracking nuts when they’re too stiff, but the rest is all her. I just wanted her to be comfortable if there’s an emergency.”, said another user.
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