There are a plethora of ways for teenagers to make money, of their own, that can be spent on personal expenses or saved for the future. The typical routes a young adult takes for employment usually consists of working in a retail establishments or fast food restaurants. Another avenue for employment can be entrepreneurial in nature. For example: mowing lawns, snow shoveling driveways and walkways, and raking leaves. There are also tip based work opportunities such as a caddie position, a dishwasher in a restaurant, or a pizza delivery driver. While all of these ideas have tremendous potential to instill in a young adults the qualities needed to enter the adult workforce, most people overlook ways for teens to make money online. Ideas for online employment intrigue young people as much as adults. With computer technology being taught in the schools at such young ages, it is a very feasible option to employ a young person to work from a home computer. It may actually be more beneficial for an employer and cost effective. Those that are interested in hiring a student can contact the local high school guidance counselors' office for information and qualifications of interested students. Opportunities for young adults to make an income are jut as expansive in selection as for any other interested party. It is strongly recommended however, that when looking at ways for teenagers to make money, a parent carefully research the company or organization being considered. The Internet is littered with illegitimate companies that prey on the ignorant. Those that will have success in finding ways for teens to make money online must arm themselves with knowledge first. For example: a company that offers an affiliate opportunity, or one that advertises for any commission based salary should first be reviewed by the parent by logging on to the BBB online. The BBB is the Better Business Bureau, and it lists member companies and allows the public to view any filed complaints or negative history about the company in question. It also lists problems and resolutions, if any, from former customers. Any company that requires money up front in exchange for a job should immediately be screened through the BBB. Most legitimate companies will not require a potential employee to send in a processing fee.
An interesting idea that, is becoming more and more popular recently, is the creation of blogs. Blogs are defined as personal Websites consisting of regularly updated entries displayed in reverse chronological order. They read like a diary or journal, but with the most recent entry at the top. Ways for teens to make money online can be found by seeking out websites that are paying for blog writers. The teenage culture is all over the Internet, and finding writers that can express, in written form, personal opinions and experiences can appeal to the masses of web browsers interested in that culture. While some websites don't pay for blog writers, many do. This can be one of many ways for teenagers to make money, practice writing skills, and at the same time offer the Internet community with real life insights into their generation. Blog writing can pay as little as 1 cent per word or up to 35 cents per word. "Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. And their eyes were opened" (Matthew 9:28-30).
Another type of job that a young adult can obtain while still in high school is that of errand running, babysitting and tutoring. A student that is a high achiever may qualify to tutor not only peers, but kids younger as well. Good ways for teenagers to make money certainly involve the use of experience in education. It is important for a parent to remember that whether they are looking at ways for teens to make money online or offline, there is financial recording and tax issues that need to be dealt with. There are limitations to the amount of income that can be added onto a household without additional tax. In some cases, the child may be required to file their own separate tax return. Before an offer of employment is accepted, a parent should contact a financial advisor or accountant to be sure that the job will not negatively affect the rest of the family's financial situation. Students are also required by law to meet certain guidelines, such as a limitation on work hours during a school week, as well as the state's underage driving curfew. There are also certain aspects of a job that a young adult cannot perform. For example: they cannot sell alcohol, and they cannot operate dangerous machinery; such as a meat slicer at a deli. Being informed of all the rules and regulations that apply to teen employment can usually be found within the states Department of Labor Website.
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