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[quote=Anonymous]My 14 yr old just got a part time job (yes, 14 yr olds can get part time jobs). He'll only work 4hrs/week and is earning minimum wage + tips, so roughly $20-25/hr. $100/week is not bad, plus it teaches him to hustle.

I agree it's hard for 14yr olds to find jobs, but in this case my husband has been talking to the business owner (he's a customer) about the possibility for months. Good options for teen boys include: mowing lawns, bussing tables or dishwashing at restaurants, especially where tips are shared. Or the ever popular power washing side gig...a 14 yr old in our neighborhood power washes decks, sidewalks, and cleans trash cans; he also works in his mom's store. I agree working as a referee or a lifeguard are also great.

I also have my 12 yr old working occasionally for pet sitting, weeding, or house sitting chores. I've been reaching out to friends and neighbors saying I want to train him in various part time jobs. He's not exactly reliable at this point so I go with him to make sure he does a good job and only he gets paid. Yes, it takes up some of my time and he's getting paid a tiny amount, but he's already looking up to his brother who is making more.

Also: in your profesisonal life if you've ever had the unfortunate responsibility to be a supervisor to a 20-something who has never had a job before, you'll know how insufferable they are... don't let you kids grow up like that, sigh.[/quote]

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