Teach Them Everyday - Changing Tires on the Horse Trailer Project

[@dove111]

What a blessing it is for Marley to have Grandpa, Great grandpa, and Dad teaching her valuable lessons. 🎁💞🙏🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you for checking it out😊🙏

[@mikek7193]

The smiles on both grandfather and granddaughter are priceless. Both showing lots of pride and enjoyment fromm working together.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes indeed! Thank you for checking it out Mike😊🙏

[@BruceS42]

Gaining practical knowledge is almost always a good thing. That's something she'll keep, can't be taxed away. I'm glad we taught our daughter practical skills, and made her more independent.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes indeed! We aim to as well. We want to prepare her to be as capable as she can be in this crazy world we live in.

[@BruceS42]

@@homesteadonomics From what I can tell, you two are doing an outstanding job of it. Part of it is living as an example. We tried to encourage our daughter to read, but later learned that the biggest factor is having the child see the parents reading, so we got that one without the effort. Similarly with various self-reliance stuff. I grew up thinking everyone knew how to do the basic stuff, like sweating a joint, wiring a 3-way switch, patching sheetrock, changing oil, etc. Apparently not, but my parents' example left me with that, and I passed that on. So basically, it's my dad's fault that I don't really know how to weld...

[@midei]

Yes, sir! Respect to you and your wife on the way you are educating your daughter.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you very much m😊🙏

[@b3877896]

Great job, Marley! Hat's off to your awesome Dad for taking time to teach you all of these skills! You will go a LONG way in your life by learning from your parents and grandparents examples.

[@homesteadonomics]

I will let her know! We are trying our best to make sure she knows as much as possible for this ‘interesting’ world we find ourselves living in😊🙏

[@MyPietroC]

A great life lesson in having the confidence in yourself to try! Another wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather and daughter video. May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you and your family.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes indeed! I’m so glad you liked it and that’s actually one of the things my father in law has taught me…. Don’t be afraid to try it. And that wisdom is getting passed on to Marley now too! And I pray that Jesus keeps you and your family in His protection and blessings!

[@stephenellis3430]

Excellent video. Just leaning the date code is so important for safe trailer usage. When my Sister got her first car. I helped her learn how to change a wheel. Using the Jack safety and general car checks like tire pressure/ tread and checking fluids. By the time she headed off to university she was completely confident. She’s changed tires for friends that have no clue how to do it. Independence is a good thing. All best from UK 🇬🇧

[@homesteadonomics]

That’s awesome! And I bet she appreciates your guidance in teaching her those skills! Especially when she’s been able to help her friends. You helped her become independent and capable…. And that’s the path to true freedom! Well done! Also, great to hear from 🇬🇧 😊🙏 Joe

[@robt2151]

Inspirational, thanks for sharing. My earliest memory of my dad showing me diy skills was when I was about five years old - he needed to cut a plank but had no way to hold it so he sat us kids on it. Now my grandkids are waiting for me to resume helping them build aircraft from the wood offcuts in my scrap bin.

[@homesteadonomics]

That is a great way to have the kiddos help at that age. If nothing more than to stabilize it while the cutting happens. And also makes for a cute picture to see years later 😊👍

[@AlecMuller]

Great to see this. Even more than the specific skills, I think it helps to gain the confidence that comes with tackling complex tasks like that. She'll be able to look at other comparably-difficult tasks and think, "I can do that! I just need to learn it."

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, I definitely agree! It’s more about learning that if you can figure out enough of the smaller tasks….then eventually you’ll figure out how to accomplish the larger goal😊🙏

[@SailaSobriquet]

Maaaannnn, don't you know that was a mighty proud day for great-grandpa, grandpa, and father! That's also gonna make a mighty fine memory for Marley (sp?), too! She might not have remembered all the processes, but she learned (and probably had reinforced) some basic skills that apply to a lot of things, made further progress on learning how to learn and trust her skills, and -- perhaps just as importantly for a young lady -- had reinforced not being intimidated by mechanical work, or getting her hands dirty. She also got to see a fine example in toughness, resiliency, and not giving up from her grandpa, who was out there doin' a full-days work with oxygen tubes in his nose. She is an EXTREMELY blessed young lady to have so many fine examples of humans to learn from, and to have so many people in her life who care about her full development, self-reliance, and overall well-being. (10:15) And look at that! They sure do look alike! I'd also hazard a guess that both father-in-law, and grandfather-in-law are pretty pleased that Joe's wife made a good choice in husbands. With all of the crazy things going on in our society that are due, in large part (I suggest), to the degradation of the family, it's heartening to see videos like this, and to know that a lot of folks out there are still maintaining the foundation of our country by building strong families, and raising strong children. Excellent job! Keep up the outstanding work!

[@homesteadonomics]

Aww thank you so much for the kind words! We are so proud of her and we, as a family, are very richly blessed for sure!😊🙏 I can’t fully describe how very very important family is to us…. But that it just IS! And I very much agree, that much of what is going on in society is directly related to the degradation of the family. I believe it’s part of a much larger spiritual battle going on. The inversion of good and evil and the dissolving moral compasses of greater society. It is quite scary and frankly, baffling that many people can’t see it….while others like you and me, it is CLEAR as day. But again, I think it is part of the larger spiritual battle going on for minds/souls. Those who “have ears to hear and eyes to see….” And yes, my father in law Les, is a true miracle. Not much more than a year ago he was in sedated coma on a vent…. And given a near zero chance to live, let alone recover. And we had many ‘doctors’ tell us that there was no hope for him, and that the family should just let him go, and that there was no hope, etc, etc,… But we put 100% of our faith in the Lord and prayed so much… and we were delivered a miracle with his recovery. They said, IF he made it, he’d be bed ridden, etc,. And now he has made it back to work and is mentally 100% recovered with zero deficits. One of the most wise and intelligent people I’ve ever known! Seriously! He does use an O2 machine for periods during the day. But is working his way up to being able to eventually be off of it completely. Hopefully that wasn’t too hard to follow…. Haha…. I just started typing 🤪 And yes, I agree very much in thr importance of building strong families which will in turn, build strong and resilient kids….. which ultimately are the building blocks of a strong and moral society. May God Bless you and yours! Joe

[@SailaSobriquet]

@@homesteadonomics Thanks for your very nice reply, Joe! And all blessings to you and yours!

[@dustman96]

Loved your writeup in the description, 100% agree.

[@weswynn1]

One of mount most favorite persons in the world, glad to see him at the shop again. Great video Joe

[@homesteadonomics]

I agree! Thanks Wes!

[@kimmihelitch9849]

Good job teaching your daughter useful things!! My dad taught me carpentry, car repairs, how to fix things and just a little of everything to be self sufficient. I'm so glad he did, it served me well throughout my life. More dad's need to give their daughters tools for life. ❤

[@homesteadonomics]

Awww that is so good to hear! And I like the “tools for life” that you said. As we aren’t just teaching skills….but rather we are giving them practical know how that ultimately translates into ‘ tools for life’😊🙏

[@robertbrowniii5459]

I love it. I teach my daughter every chance I get. She now does front and rear suspensions, brakes and now working on transmissions. I don’t want her to have to rely on anyone. It’s funny because the people at her work always ask her to do work. I am always there to help. If the people are willing to learn and don’t just drop off. They don’t get charged for labor. I always say just buy us a tool we want

[@homesteadonomics]

Wow! Well I don’t know if we will get to that level….but that’s awesome to hear. Sounds like she’s got a good mind if she’s getting into transmissions. Marley will definitely be up on the basics…. And if I can relate anything past the basics to horses, then perhaps she’ll be willing to learn a bit more😉

[@NelloCambelli]

Phenomenal reminder for creating a productive citizen at the age of Majority.

[@NelloCambelli]

Glad to see Marly’s jeans becoming SACRED by earning Hole-Yness through EXPERIENCES.

[@homesteadonomics]

@@NelloCambellihaha…yes, she’s at that age where she puts her clothes through the paces with all the horse training, playing, being a super active kid, etc,,. She’s just like me…. As I think my mom used to always say she thought I wore through a new pair of shoes in less than a month🤪.

[@NelloCambelli]

You are not done, POP. Retribution is on its way when she begins to be interested in good lookin’ boys. One of my step daughters became annoyed at me when I answered the door to a gaggle of those boys - I asked them if they had made a date;”No” was the reply. Told them how sorry I was about that as Allison was not able to accept their drive by “date”. However, they were welcome to call Allison to make an appropriate date. Allison & mom were listening; and they fell over by my engagement of the boys. The next day every boy apologized to Allison putting her on cloud 9.

[@ishtarlopez6203]

Shout out to all the moms and dads that try their best to teach their kids everyday skills and living!🎉 Thank you Joe for such a beautiful video! This reminds me of you and i think applies so well...Dueteronomy 6:4-7. She will remember this and so many memories more. God bless you Joe, you are a wonderful father. 🙂🌵🐎

[@homesteadonomics]

Aww thank you so much! I love the passage too! I think it applies so very much and is more relevant each day in this interesting time we live in. We certainly have grown closer to the Lord in the last few years and do read everyday….and talk about Him with her each day too. And she asks such better questions than I did at her age. It’s really telling as I truly believe we are born into the times that He wants us in. And that’s apparent more and more with each passing day😊🙏

[@jaystewart9947]

All great lessons here. Take the time, teach the child. Not only is she gaining experience she’s spending quality time with these fine gentlemen as well as gaining confidence in life!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you very much Jay! 😊🙏

[@garagejim1956]

Congrats Joe, what a fabulous job. Granddad and Great Grand Dad, too!!! Wow, does that bring back great memories!!! I was a car guy, worked in the auto repair business for 40 plus years. Restored cars and tractors on the weekend. Both my daughters, spent countless weekend hours in the garage with me working on cars. When they hit high school, they spent their summers with me in the shop during the week. They could change their own tires, brakes and perform their own maintenance. What you are doing are showing her life skills and how one set of skills can apply to another and critical thinking (effect and affect). Marley now can take what she learned and apply it to other things as she grows. There was one shot in the video of the old tire machine like I used to use for breaking down a tire and fixing a flat. Long before "tire plugs" were around. Thanks, Joe Congrats Marley

[@homesteadonomics]

Well thank you Jim! Sounds like you raised your daughters very well and they enjoyed being able to learn Shop skills….more than the realized at the time! And have grown up to be strong and capable women! And yes, they’ve got all sorts of the ‘old school’ equipment at the shop from the early years. Just in the other side of that back wall is probably a 60 year old stick welder that still works just fine. It’s about the size of a washing machine😂. They definitely don’t build them like that anymore!

[@garagejim1956]

@@homesteadonomics Thanks for the good words. BTW, they are 38 and 36 now and can still problem solve. Sounds like that stick welser is either a Miller or Lincoln. Thats what I learned, "back in the day" and yes they are still great welders.

[@catgynt9148]

What a wonderful legacy for Marley. Grand and great-grand parents in her life; sharing skills and teaching esoteric mechanical skills along with reasons why things are done a specific way. Wishing you and your extended family a blessed week filled with gentle rains, seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings together. Peace Joe

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes! I couldn’t have said it better myself….agreed! 😊🙏

[@davestewart9146]

I grew up in the days when schools still had Auto-shop, that’s where I learned how to mount and balance tires, we only had a bubble balancer to balance the tires out but it worked, I love that you’re teaching your daughter these skills and hopefully she’ll appreciate the hard work that people give 👍😁❤️

[@homesteadonomics]

Yeah, they don’t teach what they used to. I remember having wood shop and a class that they called industrial technology where we did all sorts of fun stuff (coffee stick bridges, hydrogen rockets, etc,.). I absolutely loved that year! We were encouraged to be critical thinkers that there was nearly always more than one solution to a problem. And the teacher I had was just a super interesting fellow and a really great teacher too.

[@dangoras9152]

That's awesome now she knows the basics.. When she is ready to replace a tire on the side of the road I will send her the spoon bars and hammer 😂 I run my own road service I replace tires 24/7 .... Keep it up brother its always good to show our kids the way it should be instead of them playing games all day ... Respect brother.......

[@homesteadonomics]

Well dang! You know all too well the process and then some! Mobile work is always a bit more complex than doing it in a shop. Not to mention the roadside aspect. But kudos for doing your own road service too!

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Did that TWICE when I was 16... was enough to teach me to buy better tires!

[@bowtielife]

Wow! Marley learned so much more than just changing tires! You are to be admired for including your kids like that. We had seven kids in our home over the years and by the time they were 12 every one of them knew how to do tire changes and oil changes on their own (with an adult standing by, of course). Boys AND girls! By the time they were 15 some could even do brake jobs and knew how to change wheel bearings! Our oldest boys actually put the metal roof on our 3 to 4 car detached garage almost entirely on their own at 16 and 17 years of age with very little supervision. (Still standing over 12 years later, LoL) Thank you for showing this to the world! I just love to see responsible and involved parenting examples! ❤

[@homesteadonomics]

Well thank you so much! And it sounds like you guys have done an amazing job parenting as well….times 7!? Wow! And having a 16 and 17 year old roof your garage and it’s still going strong is so great to hear. We only have one….but our goal is to prepare her the best we possibly can for this very interesting time we find ourselves living in😊🙏

[@bowtielife]

@@homesteadonomics I tend to think our kids became the people they are despite me. LoL Love the channel, keep it up!

[@roseapple8786]

Mr. Joe, your daughter has grown and learned so much between you and your wife and her grandfather and great-grandfather. She is lucky to have them. I and my children weren't fortune enough to seen ours. Thank you for sharing and God Bless. 🥰💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍(🐞🌹🦂🌵)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! We truly our blessed with our family and my wife and I with our sweet girl. Thank you for your kind words😊🙏 May God Bless you and your family! Joe

[@Wijnamar]

Amazing skills to learn, and she's not afraid to use big tools. She'll never forget this. She's eager to learn and asking questions. Love this.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! We are trying to introduce her to as much learning as we can while she’s still enthusiastic about learning😊

[@scottminshall6420]

Joe, No.1 I can't believe how big Marley has gotten, she will be a tall kiddo. No.2 the basic skill sets you guys are teaching her is just going to boost knowledge and skills, even if she never does that again, she has the idea of what it takes and knows if someone is trying to BS her down the rode when she is older. I think its great you are able share and promote various skills and those are things that nobody can take away from her. what a great family Marley has to learn from.

[@homesteadonomics]

Ah yes….growing WAY too fast for this proud dad. Wish I could slow it down a bit🤪😭 And yes, we are aiming to help develop her into the most capable and confident young girl possible. So that she’s got the mental tools and wisdom to survive and hopefully thrive in this interesting world we find ourselves living in😊🙏

[@rosewright9451]

I wish that I had listened to my mom when she was trying to teach me how to cook. It's so nice to see some parents teaching their children life skills. Good on you.

[@homesteadonomics]

I’m there with you….when I was younger, I didn’t always listen to my parents and learn as much as I should have. But I know I picked up more than I realized at the time. So I figure we gotta just give her as many learning opportunities as we can and while all may not sink in, more than we know will😊

[@holly1391]

When I got my license, back in the ‘70’s, being a 16 yr old girl, my Dad made me learn to change a tire, check my oil, add oil, check my radiator water, add water before he let me have an old beat up car to drive…invaluable experience! Came in handy many times!🙏🏼

[@homesteadonomics]

Sounds like he got you started with a great foundation….which probably gave you confidence in your travels, and worth noting…. Likely many other things in life. So glad to hear that! 😊👍

[@nintendolunchbox]

I’m. Not crying you’re crying. That’s a very sweet video. ;)

[@homesteadonomics]

Aww thank you so much!

[@ellafields9424]

Good basic mechanical skills / knowledge can be very beneficial to everyone. A pre-trip safety check of the truck and trailer can be super important. Marley is very fortunate to have parents that are so involved.

[@mandyleeson1]

Well done, Marley! We didn't have a car when I was young, and my Dad died when I was nine so I never learned to change a tyre. So glad your Mum and Dad are giving you the opportunity to learn this now. I didn't learn until I was 48! Learning things like this gives you so much confidence and independence. Well done family!

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh wow! So sorry to hear that….but I’m sure he was looking proudly on you when you did….even at 48. Never too late😊. We are trying our best to give her the knowledge we can, and prepare her for this increasingly interesting and crazy world we find ourselves living in. And thank you for the kind words. Just trying to be the parents she deserves and do our best…. And make as few mistakes as we can in the process 😅

[@powder749]

This is a great lesson for children and adults alike. There's nothing better in this world than to teach and to learn. Well done on your part, pop pop's and most of all Marley did amazing! 👏👏👏👏👏🙌

[@Das-g6c]

An important lesson towards the end of the video, save time by keeping your tools organized. Hands on training, the best way to learn. Fantastic upload. Thanks❤

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you very much! And yes, that was one of the things I want her to learn from her grandpa….the important of tools and organization to

[@ksfixitmangaming617]

You have got to be one proud dad. Marely did a great job and she learned some great skills that she wont forget. Between all that and what you and your wife have taught here, there will be nothing she cant accomplish. I Work the counter at a very busy Auto Shop and I cant count on both hands how many male and females that come in that don't have a clue. At least twice a month we get a car in with a claim of it making noise and find it with NO oil left in it. Anyway keep up the great work you do Sir. Will be looking forward to your next video.

[@homesteadonomics]

I sure am! And I’m just trying to be the best dad that she deserves….because she deserves the absolute best I can give her, and more! And as for your auto shop….oh boy🤦‍♂️😂. That doesn’t surprise me. But I’ve ‘almost’ been there. When I was building my house, I was so busy at work and with the house project that I didn’t change the oil in my beater Nissan Sentra for over a year. I just kept adding oil as it had a slow leak. And I kept saying I’d change it ina couple weeks. It was probably 20k miles or more🤪

[@Kybucks10]

Sure she may not use those exact skills ever again, but she learned the “why” behind something she will likely use every day of her life. She learned how tires work, why it’s important that they’re balanced, how to properly torque them down, etc. So now she has the knowledge to identify is something wasn’t right and what needs to be done to fix it. And that’ll be a skill she carries the rest of her life.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, I agree. It’s more of being able to recognize and understand the process which will help her down the road in more ways that she, and we, probably even realize at this point. From nuts and bolts to being able to see the order of things. And luckily I can already tell she’s far above where I was at her age😊

[@OneMoreAnimalAndItsAZoo]

If she grows up, lives on her own, and owns horses, she'll use it again. LOL.

[@danielfisch655]

Great job, you’re raising Marley right and these are perfect skills for you and her grand/great grandparents to experience and teach her. Thank you for sharing.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you very much Daniel!😊🙏

[@carter2671]

I appreciate what you are doing with your daughter, teaching her life skills and engaging her thinking. Not enough of that in today’s world. Also loved seeing the family involvement, makes me miss my grandpa. Thanks for the video!

[@homesteadonomics]

So glad you liked it! We aim to raise her as capable and confident as we can. And having her learn from her grandpa and great grandfather just adds in a certain level of wisdom and know how that my wife and I can’t possible match either.

[@280zone]

Teach them not to be afraid to try. With that kind of family history there is a gold mine of wisdom in (and around) that shop.

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh yes! And there is definitely a TON of wisdom between those two men. I’ve gained so much from both of them over the years!

[@tauIrrydah]

My grandmother said to me when I was knee high, learn something new every day, it keeps you going. And it sure does. Every day, something new even with chronic pain.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, sure does! And I believe the longer we keep our minds sharp, the better we do with that physical effects of aging. 😊🙏

[@woodturner1954]

Also auto-shop in school with the best teacher. 6 of us kids put our money together and bought a VW chassis from the teacher and proceeded to chop, grind, weld, grunt our way through a 35 horse engine/trany rebuild to have a 4 seat dune buggy. Best project ever for a bunch of kids. Had blast sharing it between us for years after graduation. We all learned how to drive a stick shift with it.

[@homesteadonomics]

Dang! I imagine that was a pretty awesome experience. And glad to hear you had a good Shop teacher that helped to inspire such a project. I never worked on a VW bug….but I did have a friend who had a 1970’s one in great shape and I watched as he changed the oil filter, which blew my mind at that time. It was tiny😂 But I have owned 3 VW’s myself. A 1989 Jetta diesel….2000 Jetta tdi…and a 2006 Jetta tdi

[@blackberryhideout5793]

I don't know how I missed this video for three days!! Way to go, Marley. Skills like this are necessary, even if Marley might not work on that type of equipment in the future, just having the experience opens the brain to receiving knowledge as she matures and has new experiences. It's all connected.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, you’re spot on! Of course you do know a thing or two about learning😉 And don’t worry about not seeing it. I’ve been getting so many people telling me they have been subscribed for years and the last year and a half they’ve not been getting notices. I’m pretty sure I’m shadow banned by gloogle for probably having “not acceptable views” of some sort or another. 🤪

[@JB-mf1zc]

That good to get the kids involved like you said to get their minds learning about things that they can use down the road besides video games!! God Bless!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes it is! I figure the more skills and projects and vocations they get experience with when they’re young….the more well rounded they’ll be where they grow up.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Teach them young! By age 14 I was rebuilding the stock car engine solo after getting home at 2AM Saturday morning, had to leave for the race at 4PM that day... tore it down to a bare block, honed the cylinder to get melted aluminum piston off the walls, turned around and reassembled it and had it started and running by 2PM and a test run around the block to make sure no leaks. At 16 I built a 9 second dragster from a 1974 Gremlin! 750+ rear wheel horsepower! On top of learning how to wire houses, build houses, do plumbing repairs, repair electronics(by age 12!)... My Dad said go for it and learn what you want! He helped on some, other stuff I learned on my own... self taught computer programming at age 16... I was the weird mix of tech nerd and gear head LOL Knowing how to do things has saved me a ton of cash over the years! My house was a $500 tax auction house, had sat empty 20 years with broken windows, a missing door... chased out the wildlife, made it livable and started on a gut and remodel room by room. Paid cash as I went so no debt! That was 40 years ago! Still live in it, built a new 24x 30 foot garage/shop 10 years ago so I had better storage and easier working on things(hey I am getting old!). Started learning to weld at age 60! Found out I love TIG welding and am good at it!

[@homesteadonomics]

Wiring houses, working on engines, self taught programming…..sounds like the kind of random mixed skill sets that I think make a very unique and capable person! And I applaud your auction house that you refurbished and still live in! That’s ingenuity and resourcefulness at its finest Mary! 😊👍 👏

[@Stef2224]

Loved this! Nice to see Les make an appearance! 😊 He’s the best!! Great editing work Taryn!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much Stef! As you know, Les is such a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and we are so blessed to still have him around. Fantastic grandpa for Marley, a good second father and mentor to me…. And I gotta admit he raised quite the catch of a daughter 🤪🥰

[@AlPence]

Cherish every minute, blink and you miss it. You’re a good dad & have much to be proud of.

[@mister-action1]

Watch them fingers. Marley is a great little worker. You trained her well, Father!

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes for sure we will! And we are very blessed to have such a great little learner….. and to have her grandpa and great grandfather both around to help teach and pass down lots of wisdom in the process 😊🙏

[@thomlindgren6253]

Really great video. At about 4:45 I was trying to figure out why you had Marley holding a rat by its tail, turns out it was a soap dab er. I really love that you cover a whole range of topics. I also like that you’re not stuck in a men can do this and women can do that type of mentality. I used to hear men talking about teaching my boys this and moms teaching their daughters whatever. It is so much better to here a parent teaching their kids… period. I have to admit my biggest fault is not putting my tools properly away. It does make life harder later on. Thanks for sharing and have an outstanding day!😊😊

[@homesteadonomics]

Haha….yes it does kinda look like a rat. And not to worry….. I leave my tools laying around while I’m doing projects and it often amounts to quite a mess😂. Which is why I like to have my father in law give her the food lesson on putting tools away properly 😉

[@mmx3662]

Bringing my car down for a "tune-up" by Marley! 😂 Great, heartwarming video! 😘

[@homesteadonomics]

Marley doesn’t work on race cars😉

[@mmx3662]

@@homesteadonomics 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 LOL!! Ya got me! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

It's so nice to see her learning so much and not afraid to get her hands dirty because she might think that some of the activities are for "Boys only"

[@homesteadonomics]

We are trying to raise her to be as capable and confident as well can😊🙏

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

@@homesteadonomics you're a great dad and doing a wonderful job. So inspiring 🙏

[@storeytwinb]

This is great! If she ever has to take her car to a shop one day, then she'll know what to watch for. She'll know if the job is being done right!

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, for sure! A little bit of knowledge lifts the veil on many things in life. And even if she never changed a tire again…she will know what to look for when a shop quotes her something that doesn’t seem right😊👍

[@allanpelton684]

I learned on manual machine (bubble balance) 50 yearns ago. The same basics. Congrats Marly!

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, that was the precursor to this one. I think Les showed me one of those that they still had when I was dating Taryn I’m high school. But I think they only use this one now.

[@rogaineablar5608]

So glad I took all three basic shop classes my HS offered: wood, metal, and auto.

[@virginiawilliams8947]

That’s awesome you guys are teaching her!! Girls should be taught these things so your little girls aren’t taken advantage of when they are no longer little girls

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, I couldn’t agree more!

[@leonardniamh]

Wonderful training for your child

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you….we are aiming to prepare her the best we can for this crazy world we live in😊🙏

[@SkoolieBoyQue]

Good on Ya, Marley! You may have a future in the automotive industry (if that's what you choose some day). I've been in the field off and on for over 10-15 years. Women are needed in the field because diversity is important. Joe, you are an awesome dad for this and your father-in-law is a great grandfather and teacher. This was such a great idea. It would be awesome to see Marley join in on some of your projects. That would be a great bonding experience for the two of you. I wish my dad was handy and taught me stuff growing up. 💁🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@molitovv]

It can be really hard to get your kids involved in things as it often takes longer and is more frustrating with their help, but it is so worth it in the end.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, so true! It does complicate things and make many things take longer. But when you can, it’s great to give them a bit of learning time. As I get older I tend to be more patient. But I’m sure if I was still in my 20’s I’d probably opt to just ‘get it done’ versus taking the time to have her learn something new

[@matthewgross6958]

What an awesome video! I’ve done the same thing with my daughters. More importantly the generations your daughter has been able to know!

[@Thejakegee]

First job was at Discount Tire. That helped develop me with some fundamental life skills. Awesome video.

[@beckyjohnson3153]

Excellent. Well done, Marley

[@homesteadonomics]

I will let her know…thank you! 😊🙏

[@Scottish-traveller]

She did very well

[@homesteadonomics]

I will tell her, thank you!

[@michaelblaker2334]

This was great Joe, as I was moving around the kitchen making dinner listening to the video, I could hear Taryns voice in Marley's

[@homesteadonomics]

Aww, that’s awesome to hear! I can hear it too….. brings joy to my heart just hearing my girls talking. And I’m sure you feel the same as well😊

[@michaelblaker2334]

@@homesteadonomics yes sir it sure does brother

[@jerex112]

good parenting is such a beautiful thing.

[@homesteadonomics]

We are trying our best and trying to do more things right than wrong. Thank you 😊🙏

[@dsmmike95]

I start my nephews at 14 to help me with family car tune ups filters, plugs, and oil. 15 help with brakes and tire rotation and flushing fluids. Then 16+ they learn more as cars need work.

[@homesteadonomics]

That sounds like you’re prepping those boys to be successful and capable men with good work ethic as they grow up!

[@CncObsession]

It never hurts to learn. Even the things you dont think you need. Actually especially the stuff you dont think you need ;-)

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, you’re spot on! Even if it doesn’t seem like you’d need to know this specific ‘whatever’…..there might be something in learning that skill or process that will translate into problem solving of a task or project later down in life.

[@ET_Videos]

I always forget to show the kiddo things like this, but am trying to make a point to do so.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, it’s easy to kinda just push forward to get things done yourself as it saves time…. And I also sometimes do that as well😉 But then I remember that even if it’s just one of two little simple things that are part of a larger project, they’ll still learn something. And the time together is always good. Sometimes I’ll ask her if she wants to help on a project, we can listen to some music she likes or we can listen to a podcast that she gets to pick. And sometimes I even just have her tinker or draw or something in the same vicinity and just have her help by handing me stuff every once in while.

[@samiralbalushi4611]

Good video more like this thank you 😊 Samir from Oman 🇴🇲

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Samir! And I always love to hear from Oman 🇴🇲 😊🙏

[@samiralbalushi4611]

Hi I was in Arizona the last time was in 1979

[@wolfpreist]

Nice video. good skill to have.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@steveramirez1654]

Awesome! 👍👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@Mcfryguy5555]

Holy Cow, she is growing up!!

[@homesteadonomics]

She is! Wish I could pause it for a while, being that she’s at an age where she still thinks mom and dad are cool. Because I know that won’t last😂

[@stuffsethmakes]

that kid is amazing👏🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

I think so….but I might be a little biased🤪

[@stevef.9659]

The real key is that the more they learn about different things, the more they want to learn and it improves the pace and ability to learn.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, I agree 100%😊👍

[@Asomesauc]

Haven't seen those Conway blues in a while. I got rid of mine years ago RIP Conway.

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh yes….Les keeps hold of a good assortment of durable and classic workwear!

[@kennylakits4093]

Love it!!!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Kenny!

[@fktygglbtchbtch1384]

It really is awesome seeing your baby girl grow up and now she's being train. Super cool.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! Of course I do wish I could slow down her growing up just a little bit. Seems to be growing up so fast 😂😭

[@koolski]

Confidence. She learned it's not mysterious and she can do it.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, indeed!

[@Tommy-B.]

Putting the tools away is the biggest lesson.

[@homesteadonomics]

Ah, yes!

[@karlschreiber9286]

So Good. Thank You

[@wdwtx2.0]

Good stuff.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you

[@mgabbard]

Aren't grandparents the best?

[@homesteadonomics]

They are😊🙏

[@livesoutdoors1708]

Good job! Now teach her to pack the bearings ❤.

[@homesteadonomics]

That’s actually on the to do list for this trailer 😉👍

[@Tommy-B.]

In shops I’ve worked, I’ve been the only one that rolls them in pairs face to face.

[@homesteadonomics]

Then I’d say you’ve got a pretty good head on your shoulders like my father in law Les😊👍

[@pamelas9]

One thing my mom taught me to add to all my cars was a long breaker bar for my jack. Easy to change a tire at home with pneumatics. Frustrating to know what to do, but not have the physical strength on the side of the road.

[@Claythargic]

FanTabulouS!!!!!!!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@avisitorhere]

What I think she will learn here is to not back away from difficult tasks, to have the confidence that she is capable. Unless of course she wakes up to a tire buster under the Christmas tree which could happen but check with your wife first.

[@homesteadonomics]

Well…..a couple Christmas’s ago I did get her a machete…so there is a chance😂

[@rustydog6010]

Hi Les

[@bravezoom]

i learn some thing new

[@homesteadonomics]

Good to hear!

[@kenl5217]

Now Les has to learn how to edit and upload youtube videos. From ranching to farming to mining to social media influencer lol

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh I have no doubt he could learn to do it all very quickly!

[@markboettcher9443]

You can learn a whole bunch of stuff from a father in law. I know I did. Lots of practical skills I didn't get from my dad.

[@homesteadonomics]

Sure can! Gotta take the learning from wherever you can….parents, in-laws, neighbors….whoever’s willing😉👍

[@cuneytmas1316]

👋👋👋👋👋🙂

[@ram1brn]

What your daughter learned is no guy at a tire shop will ever be able to BS her . My dad raised me I been turning wrenchs since I was your daughters age and you would not believe what they try and run on females I have heard some duesys . called them on their BS too

[@homesteadonomics]

I love hearing that! And you’re spot on…. And I’m glad your dad taught you early. 😊👍

[@ingemar_von_zweigbergk]

I never went to disneyland and many girls never met superman

[@dessertman1181]

This is great life skills well done proud of all of you