8 Ways for Your Kids to Earn Cash

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8 Ways for Your Kids to Earn Cash

 

Eventually one of those questions that every mom hears from her child is, "How can I make some money?" As our kids grow up, we want to provide them with every opportunity to learn the responsibility and life skills that come from earning their own income. Working odd jobs for neighbors is still an option, but there are some ways to make money now that simply didn't exist when you were a kid. If you have a budding entrepreneur on your hands but don't think a traditional lemonade stand is the way to go, here are some ideas that may help.

A Kid's Blog

There are a number of children that have taken an idea and turned it into a successful blog.  Examples include review sites where children write reviews of games, toys, or books from a child's perspective. These blogs can generate a lot of site traffic, to the point where the kids can actually sell advertising banners. A lot of kids and parents enjoy hearing the perspectives of children on children's books and other products. One children's book review site has become so profitable that the owner, a 10-year-old girl, is able to pay other children to write book reviews for her.

Online Surveys

A number of sites pay people to fill out online surveys, and often there are no age restrictions. CashCrate.com is one example of a site that pays people to rate and try new products, preview movie trailers, and do other tasks for companies. The purpose of the surveys is often to let companies try things out on a "test audience" before a major launch. Depending on how fast a child is able to work and the availability of paid surveys, they can make well over minimum wage for filling out surveys.

Yard Work for Neighbors

This has been a standby for teens and children for decades. A lot of people are unable or are simply too busy to maintain their own yard, and they'll pay to have a neighborhood kid do it. This can be anything from simply mowing the lawn to minor landscaping. Kids can easily charge $10 or more per lawn, and during the summer they'll certainly have no shortage of work.

Washing Cars

This idea works the same as yard work, but instead kids can contract with their neighbors to wash and wax their cars. The fact is, most people are encouraged when they see a young person take the initiative like this to try to earn some money. They'll actually pay more than they would s...

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