Ways Kids Can Make Money And Learn Its Value
Apart from babysitting or selling refreshing lemonade during a hot summer day, there are still various ways kids can make money.
It is not about forcing them to work in order to augment the family's income, but about teaching them the value of money so they will know how to spend and manage it wisely.
Recycling This idea will teach a child various lessons aside from the financial aspect.
One possible lesson a child would learn is helping in making the house free of clutters.
It will also teach them how to be more environment-friendly.
Ask the child to gather old newspapers and magazines, used cans and empty bottles.
Accompany the child to sell it in a junk shop or a recycling center.
This will show your child that even if something is already considered trash, it can still serve a good purpose.
Apart from selling the trash, you can also research on the internet about crafts that can be easily made from them.
Afterward, your child can sell the finished products.
Mowing Lawns Your neighbors probably have no more time tending to their lawns, thus, your teenage kid may consider knocking at their doors and offering his/her service to mow the lawn.
It will also be useful to pass some flyers or give them to your neighbors to better advertise your child's mowing services.
Dog Walking/Sitting Many people own dogs simply for the pleasure of it.
Yet, these owners often neglect the needs of their pet to exercise.
If your kid is old and capable enough to handle dogs, he/she can offer dog walking services to such neighbors.
Walking a dog will usually involve the responsibility of cleaning their poop; thus, you can charge extra payment for it.
If the neighbor will be going away and the pet will have no one to look after it, the kid may offer pet sitting service.
As a pet sitter, the child should know how to properly feed, groom and take care of animals.
He/she should also be responsible in cleaning after the animal's mess.
House Cleaning The child can also offer some home cleaning tasks like washing windows or sweeping the floor.
Raking the leaves in a neighbor's yard would also be a good service to offer.
During winter, a teenager could offer to shovel the snow from the garage for a pay.
Nail Cleaning/Painting A stylish young girl who is interested in nail art can offer her services to clean and to paint other people's nails.
There are various nail art materials and nail art tutorials that the child can use.
Selling Stuff The child can also be asked to clean and sort her things.
Things that she no longer needs or wants can be sold in a garage sale or you may help her to put it up on an online shop or auction.
Snack Kiosk You can also set up a small kiosk at home where the child can easily help in selling various snacks.
During summer vacation, snacks like cookies, waffle pops and other kiddy treats actually sell well.
You could make iced candies with your child.
You can do the cooking, while your child could help in the selling.
It is not about forcing them to work in order to augment the family's income, but about teaching them the value of money so they will know how to spend and manage it wisely.
Recycling This idea will teach a child various lessons aside from the financial aspect.
One possible lesson a child would learn is helping in making the house free of clutters.
It will also teach them how to be more environment-friendly.
Ask the child to gather old newspapers and magazines, used cans and empty bottles.
Accompany the child to sell it in a junk shop or a recycling center.
This will show your child that even if something is already considered trash, it can still serve a good purpose.
Apart from selling the trash, you can also research on the internet about crafts that can be easily made from them.
Afterward, your child can sell the finished products.
Mowing Lawns Your neighbors probably have no more time tending to their lawns, thus, your teenage kid may consider knocking at their doors and offering his/her service to mow the lawn.
It will also be useful to pass some flyers or give them to your neighbors to better advertise your child's mowing services.
Dog Walking/Sitting Many people own dogs simply for the pleasure of it.
Yet, these owners often neglect the needs of their pet to exercise.
If your kid is old and capable enough to handle dogs, he/she can offer dog walking services to such neighbors.
Walking a dog will usually involve the responsibility of cleaning their poop; thus, you can charge extra payment for it.
If the neighbor will be going away and the pet will have no one to look after it, the kid may offer pet sitting service.
As a pet sitter, the child should know how to properly feed, groom and take care of animals.
He/she should also be responsible in cleaning after the animal's mess.
House Cleaning The child can also offer some home cleaning tasks like washing windows or sweeping the floor.
Raking the leaves in a neighbor's yard would also be a good service to offer.
During winter, a teenager could offer to shovel the snow from the garage for a pay.
Nail Cleaning/Painting A stylish young girl who is interested in nail art can offer her services to clean and to paint other people's nails.
There are various nail art materials and nail art tutorials that the child can use.
Selling Stuff The child can also be asked to clean and sort her things.
Things that she no longer needs or wants can be sold in a garage sale or you may help her to put it up on an online shop or auction.
Snack Kiosk You can also set up a small kiosk at home where the child can easily help in selling various snacks.
During summer vacation, snacks like cookies, waffle pops and other kiddy treats actually sell well.
You could make iced candies with your child.
You can do the cooking, while your child could help in the selling.