ds 12 wants summer job
The Burton Bunch
My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawn mowing or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per day?
Thanks!
Jinger
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Thanks!
Jinger
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Mary
From: "The Burton Bunch" <livnrway@...>
<<My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawn mowing
or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are not really
options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions for places willing
to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per day?>>
I would think the best place to start is with people you know. Either
relatives or friends who work. Put the word out that your son is interested
in working. Tell them the hours and days he's willing to work and possibly
what he's interested in or maybe just willing to do pretty much of anything.
I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who could find something for
him and also be thrilled with a helping hand. If nothing comes of that, just
start to go store to store in town. If that's an option
Mary B
<<My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawn mowing
or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are not really
options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions for places willing
to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per day?>>
I would think the best place to start is with people you know. Either
relatives or friends who work. Put the word out that your son is interested
in working. Tell them the hours and days he's willing to work and possibly
what he's interested in or maybe just willing to do pretty much of anything.
I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who could find something for
him and also be thrilled with a helping hand. If nothing comes of that, just
start to go store to store in town. If that's an option
Mary B
kbolden
Here's a few things my ds did for money last summer:
Did odd jobs for the neighbors - took out trash, washed cars, waxed floors, washed walls
Ran errands for the people in the senior complex
Spent one day a month writing checks and paying bills for a lady with arthritis
Helped a guy with major ebay issues pack and mail stuff
Trained a neighbor's dog (basic commands, nothing fancy)
Burned cd's and made mix tapes for people who wanted 2 songs of this cd, 3 songs from that one, etc
Taught kids at the community center how to play chess
Painted stencils on a friend's wall
******I would think the best place to start is with people you know. Put the word out that your son is interested in working. ******
That's pretty much how ds found all his jobs -- telling everyone he saw that he was looking for work.
Kay
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Did odd jobs for the neighbors - took out trash, washed cars, waxed floors, washed walls
Ran errands for the people in the senior complex
Spent one day a month writing checks and paying bills for a lady with arthritis
Helped a guy with major ebay issues pack and mail stuff
Trained a neighbor's dog (basic commands, nothing fancy)
Burned cd's and made mix tapes for people who wanted 2 songs of this cd, 3 songs from that one, etc
Taught kids at the community center how to play chess
Painted stencils on a friend's wall
******I would think the best place to start is with people you know. Put the word out that your son is interested in working. ******
That's pretty much how ds found all his jobs -- telling everyone he saw that he was looking for work.
Kay
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Olga
Hi Jinger,
A fellow homeschooler was just telling me about her son. He is 14
and was in the same situation. He is very interested in gaming with
cards---my kids are too young so I cannot remember the name
(something like pokeman but much older, more history, weekly games
with strategy). Anyway, he competes weekly and researched strategies
on the internet. He won the competition by creating his own "cards"
or "play" based on his research as he said the cards he needed were
too hard to get. He ended up finding a job writing a column for a
gaming site for this particular game through the internet! Besides a
great unschooling story, I though maybe your son could really delve
into his personal interests. I think the internet has alot of
opportunities if you are willing to scan (which can be terribly
overwhelming). Maybe if there is something he really loves, this can
inspire him to think out of the box because ironically his parents
were giving hom the same ideas about mowing lawns and stuff. Anyway,
sorry to ramble but I hope this helps!
Olga :)
<livnrway@f...> wrote:
not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
day?
A fellow homeschooler was just telling me about her son. He is 14
and was in the same situation. He is very interested in gaming with
cards---my kids are too young so I cannot remember the name
(something like pokeman but much older, more history, weekly games
with strategy). Anyway, he competes weekly and researched strategies
on the internet. He won the competition by creating his own "cards"
or "play" based on his research as he said the cards he needed were
too hard to get. He ended up finding a job writing a column for a
gaming site for this particular game through the internet! Besides a
great unschooling story, I though maybe your son could really delve
into his personal interests. I think the internet has alot of
opportunities if you are willing to scan (which can be terribly
overwhelming). Maybe if there is something he really loves, this can
inspire him to think out of the box because ironically his parents
were giving hom the same ideas about mowing lawns and stuff. Anyway,
sorry to ramble but I hope this helps!
Olga :)
<livnrway@f...> wrote:
> My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawnmowing or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are
not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
day?
> Thanks!
> Jinger
>
>
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Stephanie Elms
Mother's helper? Lots of moms would like help with their younger kids and it would be
good experience for babysitting in the future. He could set up regular times each week.
Stephanie E.
good experience for babysitting in the future. He could set up regular times each week.
Stephanie E.
Heidi
--- In [email protected], "The Burton Bunch"
<livnrway@f...> wrote:
not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
day?
Moving water pipes for farmers?
If I think of any more, you'll be the first to know!
HeidiC
<livnrway@f...> wrote:
> My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawnmowing or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are
not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
day?
> Thanks!Hey Jinger!
> Jinger
Moving water pipes for farmers?
If I think of any more, you'll be the first to know!
HeidiC
Robin Clevenger
<livnrway@f...> wrote:
not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
day?>
I don't know if this would be his cup of tea, but how about something
enterpreneurial? My son (6) grows plants from seeds and cuttings and then
sells them at plant sales (usually at other people's garage sales that he
knows, he sets up a table). Another friend of mine has a son who is looking
into owning a vending machine (like a small candy or toy machine) and
eventually maybe video game machines or similar. Just some ideas. I think
there's a book called something like "The Lemonade Stand" that talks about
kids as enterpreneurs.
Blue Skies!
-Robin-
> My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawnmowing or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are
not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
day?>
I don't know if this would be his cup of tea, but how about something
enterpreneurial? My son (6) grows plants from seeds and cuttings and then
sells them at plant sales (usually at other people's garage sales that he
knows, he sets up a table). Another friend of mine has a son who is looking
into owning a vending machine (like a small candy or toy machine) and
eventually maybe video game machines or similar. Just some ideas. I think
there's a book called something like "The Lemonade Stand" that talks about
kids as enterpreneurs.
Blue Skies!
-Robin-
kayb85
--- In [email protected], "Robin Clevenger"
<diamondair@e...> wrote:
places to check with.
Sheila
<diamondair@e...> wrote:
> <livnrway@f...> wrote:lawn
> > My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than
> mowing or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these areAre there any flea markets around? Or farmers? Those might be good
> not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
> for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
> day?>
places to check with.
Sheila
Tia Leschke
> My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawn mowingor a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are not really
options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions for places willing
to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per day?
If you're in a rural area, what about local small farms? The farmers around
here always need help with haying, for instance, but he'd have to be strong
for his age. (My son was helping with haying at that age, but he's got a
lotof upper body strength.) But there are always jobs to do on a farm.
Tia
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
saftety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin
leschke@...
Robyn Coburn
In a similar vein I read about a boy who grew ornamental gourds, selling
some to local crafters and decorating some to sell for holiday
decorations. Evidently they are really easy to grow and require minimal
attention. Maybe it could be a sideline to his main job of whatever.
Robyn Coburn
<<I don't know if this would be his cup of tea, but how about something
enterpreneurial? My son (6) grows plants from seeds and cuttings and
then
sells them at plant sales (usually at other people's garage sales that
he
knows, he sets up a table >>
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some to local crafters and decorating some to sell for holiday
decorations. Evidently they are really easy to grow and require minimal
attention. Maybe it could be a sideline to his main job of whatever.
Robyn Coburn
<<I don't know if this would be his cup of tea, but how about something
enterpreneurial? My son (6) grows plants from seeds and cuttings and
then
sells them at plant sales (usually at other people's garage sales that
he
knows, he sets up a table >>
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Mary
From: "Robyn Coburn" <dezigna@...>
<<In a similar vein I read about a boy who grew ornamental gourds, selling
some to local crafters and decorating some to sell for holiday
decorations. Evidently they are really easy to grow and require minimal
attention. Maybe it could be a sideline to his main job of whatever.>>
Oh imagine the fun you could have thinking up a company name and logo with
that one!!!
Mary B
<<In a similar vein I read about a boy who grew ornamental gourds, selling
some to local crafters and decorating some to sell for holiday
decorations. Evidently they are really easy to grow and require minimal
attention. Maybe it could be a sideline to his main job of whatever.>>
Oh imagine the fun you could have thinking up a company name and logo with
that one!!!
Mary B
The Burton Bunch
Thanks to everyone for the great ideas for ds looking for work! We picked up a book on entrepreneurial kids....and he is poring over various suggestions as I write this.
Jinger
Jinger
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From: Robin Clevenger
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 9:28 AM
Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] Re: ds 12 wants summer job
<livnrway@f...> wrote:
> My ds is 12 and wanting to find some kind of job....other than lawn
mowing or a paper route. We live in a very rural area and these are
not really options available to us. Does anyone have suggestions
for places willing to hire a 12 year old for a couple of hours per
day?>
I don't know if this would be his cup of tea, but how about something
enterpreneurial? My son (6) grows plants from seeds and cuttings and then
sells them at plant sales (usually at other people's garage sales that he
knows, he sets up a table). Another friend of mine has a son who is looking
into owning a vending machine (like a small candy or toy machine) and
eventually maybe video game machines or similar. Just some ideas. I think
there's a book called something like "The Lemonade Stand" that talks about
kids as enterpreneurs.
Blue Skies!
-Robin-
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