{"id":32833,"date":"2024-06-14T03:57:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T07:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com\/?p=32833"},"modified":"2025-04-15T19:26:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T23:26:08","slug":"how-to-make-money-as-a-kid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com\/how-to-make-money-as-a-kid\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Money Fast As A Kid: 25 Easy Ways to Start"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In this guide, I’ll show you 25 ways you can earn extra cash that are both easy and kid-friendly. Just be sure you have your parents’ or guardians’ permission before you start any of them!\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lawn Mowing<\/h2>

Cutting the grass is an excellent way for kids to make money. Start at your own house to practice your skills. You might even be able to talk your parents into paying you for it.<\/p>

Next, ask your neighbors. Depending on your neighborhood and the size of the yard, lawn mowing can get you anywhere between $10 and $40 per yard. Each lawn shouldn\u2019t take you more than an hour or two.<\/p>

Most people need their lawn mowed once per week. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re averaging $25 per lawn. If you can do 10 yards per week, that\u2019s $250 in your pocket.<\/p>

The great thing about helping out your neighbors is that you’re building your network!<\/a> Your adult neighbors may think you’re just helping out with chores, but you would have planted a seed in their head that you’re someone reliable they can turn to for help. As you grow older and gain more skills, there’s a possibility that these neighbors will continue to be your customers for other kinds of work you do in the future.\u00a0<\/p>

Yard Work<\/h2>

Don\u2019t stop with mowing the lawn. You can upsell your lawn mowing customers by helping them out with other jobs around the yard.<\/p>

It could be watering the flowers, picking weeds, fertilizing the grass, or spreading mulch. The list of possibilities here is endless. This all depends on your abilities and the needs of your neighbors. If you live in an area where it gets cold in the winter, you can shovel snow off of driveways and sidewalks to make some extra cash as well.<\/p>

I know these aren’t exactly skills you can put on your resume<\/a>, but everyone has to start somewhere!<\/p>

Lemonade Stand<\/h2>

A lemonade stand is the classic kids\u2019 startup business which you can start from home!<\/a> (Well, at least on your yard)\u00a0<\/p>

It costs very little money to make lemonade. You can get a small container of lemonade mix for as low as $3. That should make around 32 cups of lemonade.<\/p>

Even if you\u2019re only selling lemonade for $1 per cup, it\u2019s an exceptional profit margin. Plus, most people will give you a good tip. You might get lucky and have people pay you $5 or even $10 per cup.<\/p>

The key to a great lemonade stand is location. Most kids do this in their front yard or at the corner of their street for convenience. But if you can, go somewhere with heavy foot traffic and a high-demand for refreshing drinks.<\/p>

If you have siblings playing sports, set up a lemonade stand at their games. Don\u2019t stop at lemonade either. You can add iced tea, soda, and water to the menu too.<\/p>

Double check if you need a permit in your state to set up a lemonade stand. Most states require it.<\/p>

Babysitting<\/h2>

Babysitting is typically a job reserved for teenagers. The best way to get started is by securing a babysitting job with someone you know.<\/p>

Maybe a family member or neighbor needs someone to watch their kid for a couple of hours after school.<\/p>

Once you get comfortable with this, you can make more money if you babysit families who have multiple kids. Weekend nights when the parents go out to dinner will usually be higher-paying jobs. You could easily earn $60 or $100 by watching 2-3 kids for a couple of hours.<\/p>

This job isn\u2019t for everyone though. It comes with lots of responsibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pet Sitting and Walking\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Similar to babysitting, pet setting is another great way for kids to earn extra cash. If you have neighbors that work all day, there\u2019s a good chance their pets need to be let out of the house.<\/p>\n

You can arrange to walk some neighborhood dogs before or after school.<\/p>\n

This will only take about 5-10 minutes of your time per animal. Take them out, let them go to the bathroom, make sure their bowls have enough food and water. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n

If you love animals, you can probably get at least $50 per week for each dog you walk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Washing Cars\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Washing cars requires a bit more manual labor. You\u2019ll also have to invest in some cleaning supplies. But if you like working outside and don\u2019t mind getting dirty, hand washing cars is a great side hustle for kids.<\/p>

There are a few ways to do this. The first is by holding a cash wash event. You get some friends to help you out and hold up signs around the neighborhood. The event could be a Saturday or Sunday afternoon when you and your friends try to wash as many cars as possible during that time.<\/p>

Alternatively, you can wash cars on your own by building a steady customer base. Again, your neighbors are the best place to start.<\/p>

If you do well, they can have you wash their cars once or twice per week.<\/p>

Remember, none of the ways you make money needs to be complicated. If you can deliver a service\/need that others will pay for, you will almost always be able to make money even with simple ideas.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tutoring<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What\u2019s your best subject in school? If you get straight A\u2019s in math, science, or history, you can take those skills and tutor other students.<\/p>

Parents are willing to pay good money for their children\u2019s education. You can easily earn $20 for an hour session.<\/p>

Lots of times, you\u2019ll just be helping out with homework assignments, test preparation, and things like that. If you\u2019re good at a certain subject and you\u2019ve already taken these classes, this should be a pretty easy job for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Teach Adults About Electronics\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Students aren\u2019t the only ones that need tutoring.<\/p>

Lots of adults have trouble using electronics. Whether it\u2019s a new iPhone, tablet, or computer, some adults can\u2019t figure out basic functions for new technology.<\/p>

If you\u2019re like most kids, using a smartphone or computer will be second nature to you. Explaining how to take pictures, make calls, send messages, and things like that will be easy for you to teach.<\/p>

The pay for this will vary on each unique situation. Some adults may just want a quick one-time lesson for 30 minutes. Others may want help every week learning how to use different types of software on their computer (like Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Google Drive, etc).<\/p>

Teaching adults about tech\/electronics doesn’t have to stop there. If you’re really good with the tools you teach about, you can start thinking about starting your own profitable online business<\/a> (and teach others how too!)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Start a YouTube Channel\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You\u2019ll need a parent or guardian to assist you with this. Legally, you must be 18 years or older to\u00a0receive payments from a YouTube account.<\/a>\u00a0However, one of the highest-paid YouTubers in 2023 is just 8 years old. Anastasia Radzinskaya earned $28 million last year from her YouTube channel, Nastya.<\/p>

To start, I recommend you check out my other guides on starting a YouTube channel:\u00a0<\/p>