Easy Ways for a Tween to Make Money

Making money as a tween can be difficult because companies cannot hire workers at this age. However, with a bit of creativity you can find easy ways for a tween to make money. You just have to be willing to get your hands dirty and do the work.

  1. Babysitting

    • Babysitting can be a great way for a tween to earn money. Parents are often looking for someone to take care of their children while they go out, and they can pay a tween less money than they would have to pay for an adult babysitter. If you have experience with younger siblings, it may be easy to get a job.

      If you're just starting out, parents may hesitate to leave their children with you alone because you are young yourself. It could help if your parents will be home to help out in case of an emergency. You can also try to get work as a mother's helper, which means that you take care of the kids while the mother is still home, giving her time to do other work.

    Odd Jobs

    • People in your neighborhood may be willing to pay you to do some odd jobs around their house. Elderly people may need help with light cleaning or errands. You can also offer to do lawn work--mowing in the spring and summer months, leaf raking in the autumn and snow shoveling in the winter.

      Also look for people in your neighborhood that have pets. You could take care of their pets while they are away on vacation. You can also walk the dog if people are too busy with work.

      Be sure to ask people to refer you to others so that you can make more money.

    Internet Jobs

    • People are also starting to earn money online through various websites. If you have a particular interest or hobby, you can start a blog and earn money through advertisements or affiliate sales. If you're fairly technical, you can design websites or create iPhone applications that you can then sell.

      You may need to have your parents' help if you are going to go this route. Depending on the affiliate program, you may need your parents to set the account up in their name and transfer the money to you.

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