One of the best ways for children to learn the essential life skill of money management is for them to earn and be responsible for their own money. The following are some great money making ideas for children and young adults. Keep in mind that some of the suggestions are better suited for older children while others are suitable for younger children.

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The above list is just a small sampling of business ideas for children and young adults. You can probably come up with an assortment of ideas on your own. FamilyMint can help parents and children better manage that process and build financial literacy in a fun and educational way. Check out our award-winning solutions to help your own kids!

Special Offer Bundle - lifetime access to the Premium version of FamilyMint! Blog Helping kids appreciate money. Recycle cans and earn money while also helping the environment. Simply save and take your recyclables to the nearest recycling plant. Do a quick online search to find recyclers in your area and ask how much they pay per pound.

Now 20, Ben started selling lemonade at age four and now sells garage sale business kits. Start a lawn service business. Mow yards in the summer, rake leaves in the fall, and shovel snow in the winter.

Charge different fees depending on the size of the yard. You can advertise your availability to the neighborhood by making up flyers and sticking them to your neighbor's front doors. Get a few friends together and hold a neighborhood car wash. Make and sell crafts for instance, crocheted hats and scarves, jewelry, candy and gift baskets. If you have the money, consider renting booth space at a holiday craft fair.

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Handmade gifts sell well at craft fairs. Write a book review. She also earns money through ads and promoting children's books and services.

Elderly people often have odd jobs that they are unable to do for themselves, or errands they need run.

Make sure your parents are comfortable with the neighbors you help.

Make sure you are old enough and are a certified babysitter through the Red Cross. Check out this link for Red Cross babysitting and caregiving classes in your area.

Are you musically inclined or play an instrument? Consider providing music or instrument lessons. Manage a vending machine such as gumball machines. Follow this link for information about how to start a vending machine business or route.

Find items on sale at stores and then sell them on eBay for a profit. Sell your toys, collectibles, or electronic equipment on Craigslist. Check out CafePress where you can create your own store and sell items.

Provide pet care services for friends or neighbors. Pets need washing, walking, and sometimes, even training. Many pet owners would rather pay a responsible kid to watch their animal than send them to a care facility when they go out of town. House sit for neighbors when they are out of town. Water their plants, check their mail, tidy up the home, etc.

Have a neighborhood bake sale.

Check out WikiHow for ideas on how to run a bake sale. Get a paper route in your community. Check out WikiHow for ideas on how to get a route in your local area. Use your computer skills to teach someone how to use a computer.

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Create and design websites, or keep a blog. If you have other skills like math, a foreign language, etc. Check with your teachers for possible opportunities, or look for postings on websites like Craigslist or through the local newspaper. If you have a knack for photography, consider volunteering your services with a local photography. Once you learn the ropes, you can bring up the idea of being a paid assistant and maybe get your foot in the door.

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