5 things
5
summer work
ways for teens
to earn extra
cash this summer
Whether your teens have a busy summer
schedule with camps and trips, or you’d just like
to motivate them to help out more around the
house, check out these ideas for special chores
your teen can complete. They’ll enjoy the extra
cash in their pocket, and you can sit back and
enjoy a clean house!
Debbie Brooks, a long time educator and mom of three boys, has
some great advice to get teens to help out more. She gives big
cleaning projects a dollar value based on the time and energy
required to complete the task, along with detailed instructions
and the standards expected.
Post a chart where kids can easily see what’s available, so they can
choose when they might want to make some extra money. Adjust the
chores and payment to suit your needs.
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“I work full-time all summer so to come home to clean baseboards,
cleaned out kitchen cabinets or a waxed vehicle was great for me! I
never had to nag and my boys honestly earned some spending
money. It was a win-win for everyone,” she said.
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Clean Baseboards
in Any Room
Earn $6 per room, $12 per two rooms, $8 per large room
Clean Kitchen Floor
Scrub grout, wipe down tiles, $30
Clean Out Kitchen Cabinets
Pull everything from cabinet, wipe down shelves, replace
all items, $20
Wash and Vacuum Car
Great tip—use a wet dryer sheet to remove bugs, $10
Clean Laundry Room
Pull everything out, sweep & mop floor, wipe down
baseboards, replace everything neatly, $20
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