I have an acre & want my kids to cut the lawn. I am looking for a mulching mower - easier for them. A very safe machine - and of course good value for the money. I have no idea what brands to consider - other than the ones on the floor at Home Depot. Any suggestions?

How old are the kids that will be operating this machine ?

Well I remember starting on an old snapper comet. And pushmowers. The snappers are easy to operate, but I too would want to know what the age of the child would be that is going to be operating the machine.