How to Help Your Parents Earn Money

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure to communicate.

   If you have doubts, or are scared, do not feel as if you have to hide your feelings.
   
   Confide in a trusted sibling, or even talk to your parent about it.
   
   Also, it would be good if you knew exactly what financial circumstance your family is in.
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   Step 2: Think of ways to earn money to help them.

   You can do small things frequently, which will soon add up to a lot of money. , If it is boiling hot outside, pedestrians will find it hard to resist a cold cup of lemonade.
   
   Decide if you want to do this with a friend, since it will probably be more fun.
   
   But, make sure to pick a friend you trust with your circumstances.
   
   Then, ask if they want be your lemonade partner.
   
   Keep in mind, you probably will have to split the money. , If you are older than the age of 13, check to see if a little kid on the street need a babysitter anytime soon.
   
   Make sure you have your parents' permission, and only babysit in houses that belong to people your parents know and trust. , On cold winter days, most people are too lazy to go outside and move the snow from their backyard.
   
   If you can nicely offer to move the snow, you can earn a lot of money, depending on how big the lawn is! You can also rake leaves, water plants, or mow lawns.
   
   Whatever you are comfortable with doing outside. , You can start a club based on a topic that you are interested in. (Photography, acting, math, reading, etc.) You can pay a small entry fee. (No more than 10 dollars.) Plus, you can meet some kids on the block and have fun exploring your passion!
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   Step 3: Start a lemonade/hot chocolate stand.

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   Step 4: Babysit.

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   Step 5: Do seasonal yard tasks.

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   Step 6: Start a club.

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