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Your Teen Can Work! PDF Print E-mail

At our church it is not uncommon to hear parents complaining about how much their young teen is costing them.  With Missions Trips, youth activities, school activities, etc., the cost of being a teen today can be high!  “Too bad they are not old enough to get a job!” some parent will exclaim.  “They just sit around watching TV and playing video games anyway.”

Well, if they are honestly looking to work, there are many jobs young teens can do.  Our 15 year old has earned enough to send herself on two different trips and donate more than $1,000 to a special church  effort.  How does she do it?  By working odd jobs as they become available.  Here is a list of 15 job possibilities:

  • Amazon or EBay business
  • Babysitting plus – fishing instructor, afternoon computer lessons, etc.
  • Lawn mowing
  • Snow shoveling
  • Pet sitting or walking
  • Flower watering
  • Neighborhood vacation business – take care of house plants, dogs, outside flowers, mail, etc.
  • Powerpoint or dvd movie production
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Car detailing
  • PC training
  • Catering (baking, cook ahead, helper at parties)
  • Shopping companion – accompany mom and watch the toddler while she shops
  • Life guard

The sky is the limit.  The key is to have your child honestly investing in the lives of others and the jobs will come.

Do you have a suggestions?  Share it with us.

Mark Strohm -

Mark Strohm has served a Christian School principal, Children's pastor, seminar speaker and adjunct professor.

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