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Summer Jobs for Kids, written by Kathy Peel
Starting from the time our two oldest boys were nine and five, they had to earn and save money for big purchases and summer camp. In those early days they had flower-bulb-selling and porchand driveway-sweeping businesses. As they grew they worked at odd jobs and ran their own businesses, and they also acquired great experience. They learned to communicate with adults in a professional manner, realized the importance of being responsible when working for others, and discovered creative ways to advertise. They also learned to delay gratification, found out how to make good financial decisions, and acquired an appreciation for what things cost. Finally, they experienced the satisfaction of knowing what it is to do a job well.
Begin a business by brainstorming about the types of services or products your kids can offer. Check with local government offices to see if a business license or permit is needed. Then create an advertising flyer or a business card to distribute to homes or post on public bulletin boards. Let the following inspire your own ideas: - Aid the elderly; do their shopping, run errands. - Babysit. - Bake and sell homemade bread and cookies. - Be a birthday clown. - Caddie for a golfer. - Clean carpets. - Clean houses or move furniture. - Clean swimming pools. - Clear away old junk and trash. - Clip and organize coupons in envelopes for Mom. (Let your children keep the refunds.) - Distribute flyers for local small businesses. - Bathe and groom pets. - Help people move; pack and clean up. - Hold a garage sale. - Iron clothes. - Make and paint signs. - Mow lawns. - Offer a messenger service. - Paint outdoor furniture, fences, doghouses, porches, decks, storage sheds. - Paint house numbers on curbs with stencils. - Pet-sit. Many working adults are delighted to pay someone else to give their pet care and affection, or walk their dog while they're at work. - Plan and host birthday parties. Older kids can help parents give birthday parties for small children. They can dress up like a party-theme character, help with crafts, organize and oversee games, pass out food, pick up trash, and help watch for small guests who might wander off.
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