Ways for Preteens to Make Money
Kids 8 to 12 years old often look for ways to earn money. But unlike teenagers, their ability to seek employment from outside sources is limited. Consider some creative ways that preteens can legally make money to save or spend on items that they want.
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Yard Sales
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Selling old or unwanted items at a yard sale is a way for preteens to make money in the safety of their own front yard. This may be ideal for a child who has accumulated toys that she has outgrown or clothing that no longer fits. Creative children who are skilled at a craft, such as making bracelets, may use a yard sale as an opportunity to sell those items. Yard sales are best held on weekends, when a majority of adults are off from work. Place flyers around your neighborhood to announce the sale.
Lawn care
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Pulling weeds and mowing lawns is a chore that many adults will willingly pay someone else to complete. For a fee, preteens can care for neighborhood yards by offering to water plants, mow lawns and even remove dog waste. This is a good way to make money if your preteen is already familiar with caring for your lawn and has shown that he is capable at it. Some neighbors may expect your preteen to bring a lawnmower and other yard tools; in other cases, homeowners will have the preteen use their equipment.
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Washing Cars
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Cars get dirty and many car owners don't mind paying others to wash them. Preteens can capitalize on this by offering to clean neighborhood and family cars for less than what would normally be paid at local car washes. A bucket, hose, rags and car soap are a few of the supplies that are needed to clean cars.
Recycling
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Collecting soda cans and plastic bottles from around the house and bringing them to recycling centers is a simple way for preteens to make money while being environmentally conscious. Neighbors and family members are a good source for additional cans, and preteens may even ask for their parents' help in bringing used soda cans and bottles from their place of work. Recycling laws vary from state to state, so check state and local government websites to ensure that there are programs at nearby locations that accept and pay for recyclable goods.
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