How to Earn Money as a Tween

Earning money as a tween helps teach young people life skills such as responsibility, appreciation of a day's work, time management and self assertiveness. Even tweens that don't need to earn money have the opportunity to assist their community and stay active during the summer months. There are several opportunities for today's tweens to earn a few extra dollars.

Instructions

1. Begin by informing parents and teachers of your intention to earn a little extra money. Ask the adults in your life to keep on the lookout for potential opportunities and contacts. Fliers around town or an ad in the local paper helps get your name out there.

2. Consider completing household chores for family, friends and neighbors. A number of chores such as window cleaning and washing clothes are highly unpopular. By offering to complete time consuming chores for a fee you are giving people what they want.

3. Choose yard work for a healthy way to earn extra money. Cutting grass, raking leaves and cleaning pools are chores that adults find time consuming but necessary.

4. Sell baked goods or drinks in the front yard or at events like yard sales and town festivals. A small initial investment in ingredients and supplies is earned back quickly when selling cupcakes, cookies and lemonade.

5. Contact elderly friends and neighbors to see if they have any money earning opportunities for you. As elderly individuals often need help with smaller tasks such as carrying bags, putting groceries away and lifting things, the pay may be smaller but more frequent.

6. Learn the basics of babysitting, find out the local rate and start filling your calendar. Responsible older tweens can make a steady flow of cash from looking after younger children.

7. Recycle cans and glass bottles for a per piece return fee. Although time consuming, collecting cans for recycling is one of the easiest ways for young tweens to earn some change. Check to see if local facilities exist.

Tips & Warnings

• Always ensure that parents and guardians know where you are and whom you are with when working.

• Check with your parents before using the oven.

• Remember to learn household safety and have contact numbers and emergency information close by when watching children.