Twelve year old - any ideas for earning money??

chugalug

As it says really - It seems there isn't a lot a youngster can do to earn extra money (without it coming from the family budget;)). Does anyone have any ideas apart from having a clear out and ebaying unwanted stuff? Here's hoping.......................

Pink_Fairy_2

I wouldn't let my daughter do a morning paper round (my son's never been well enough), but she did the local Free Press for about a year, and in the darker evenings, I went as well, with the dog. Her round took about an hour. Perhaps dog walking, as long as the dogs are of suitable size and temperament. Car washing with a friend?

nomoneytoday

When I was a youngster I did Newpaper rounds, helped out in a local shop, washed neighbours cars, and similar

lilac_lady

Pulling weeds when the weather is better? Making cakes and sweets to sell to friends?

emweaver

When I was about 13 I had morning and evening paperrounds and was earning about £25 a week.

But I think most paper rounds now require you to be at least 14. Maybe you could get one in your name for them, but go with them if its dark?

How about car washing around your estate?

thefuturesbright_2

I once went around trying to wash cars.Got no jobs and ended up being chased by a pitbull terrier!


After that i bought cheap sweets from the market and sold them at school,had a turnover of £50+ a week and a profit of around £30+ a week.So thats something they could do.

Norfolk_Jim

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chugalug

Thanks guys.............. I knew you'd come up with something!!! Lots to think about......

Queenie

My daughter did ironing for a couple of my friends.

Hapless_2

chugalug wrote: »

As it says really - It seems there isn't a lot a youngster can do to earn extra money (without it coming from the family budget;)). Does anyone have any ideas apart from having a clear out and ebaying unwanted stuff? Here's hoping.......................

Working at that age in a proper job is impossible and actually illegal. from 13 upwards they need a work permit from the local education authority and then can only work certain hours.

Mike54_2

there's some stuff on moneyforteens
https://www.moneyforteens.co.uk