Posted by Errin OH on October 03, 2010 at 09:22:06 from (71.79.146.170):
In Reply to: O/T Jobs for kids posted by ChrisinMO on October 03, 2010 at 07:49:01:
Guess that depends on your definition of a biz. My dad was a home remodeler. He did primarily bathrooms but ventured into anything the home owner wanted. That was a plus for me as I had work anytime he had a need. Down side was it wasn’t what I call real regular. Most of the time I ran my own lawn care stuff. At the time I really didn’t consider it a biz per say but looking back for a 15-16 year old I think it was a pretty good gig.
One of the hardest things today’s kids seen to overcome is the concept of work. The grow up watching their parents and expect to walk out of high school right into what it took their parents 20+ years to get to. In my case, coming from a fairly poor family, I learned early to pay my own way. Hence, with a $20 lawn mower and about a dozen happy customers I could pull down $30-40 week. That little venture also taught me a skill I still use today (how to fix shut). One of the best things my dad did for me was to let/make me pull my own. He didn’t supply the gas, I had to save for it. Same with oil, repairs, and replacement when you find a shovel head in 10” of grass.
As for your daughter. What does she like to do? Look around what do the folks in your town need or would be willing to pay for. Off the top of my head;
If she is into animals, some kind of animal service. Dog walking, pet grooming, sitting service. If she doesn’t mind labor, house cleaning, Yard work. If she is into food or cooking, maybe she could resell doughnuts, make pastries, or cook for older folks. Is she creative, with the internet she doesn't have to be limited to a small town. I have to in-laws that make and sell jewelry on the internet.
Doors wide open it will be up to her. Just make sure she does her homework and is willing to go the extra mile.
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