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Work
Chores
Money
Jobs
MARCH 26, 2017
Spend
Hours
Mowing
Cars
Dogs
Lemonade
a n g e l s f r o M t h e at t i c
By Mark Marderosian
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D
o you ever do chores around the house for money? That’s
work, but it’s not a job — and if you’re younger than 14,
you’re too young for most jobs. But there are a few things
you can do if you’re looking for some cash to spend.
Why kids can’t work
In the 1700s and 1800s, machines
were being used more and more to
make things people had previously
made by hand. But people needed
to run the machines, and employers
quickly learned they could hire children and pay them less than they paid
adults. The work was very hard, and
children worked long hours without
a chance to go to school or even play.
Many people were upset, so in 1938,
U.S. Congress passed a law making
it illegal to hire children. The age a
person has to be depends on the type
of work they’re doing, but the youngest a person can be is 14.
Set up a lemonade stand
All right, hard worker! You’re ready to open
your first business. Almost everyone can
run a lemonade stand. Here is everything
you’ll need to make your business work.
• Lemonade (either fresh or from a powder)
• A pitcher, ice, and some paper cups
• A table
• A sign advertising your lemonade stand
• A box for the money you make
First, you’ll need to decide where you
want to set up your lemonade stand. You
could set it up outside your house or, if a
neighbor’s house is closer to something
like a park or a beach, you can ask permission to set up in their yard. Hang your sign
on the front of the table. Decide how much
you want to charge for a cup of lemonade
(for example 25 cents) and write that on
your sign.
When kids can work
There are a few jobs kids can do
before they turn 14. Some kids mow
neighbors’ lawns or babysit. Some
offer to wash cars or walk dogs. And
others set up lemonade stands in their
neighborhoods on hot days. Many
kids help their parents for money,
and some ask neighbors if they can
help them.
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ACTIVITY
Tips for job-hunting
If you decide to go looking for work
this summer, here are some tips:
Safety is the most important thing
of all. Ask a parent to go with you
when you’re talking to neighbors, and
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if someone gives you a job to do, make
sure your parents always know where you are.
If you agree to do some work, show up and do your best. A job well
done will make someone want to call you the next time they need help.
Depending on your age and where you live, you might not be able
to do some jobs. That’s OK! Do what you can, and work on your skills
so that when you’re old enough, you’ll be ready.
Have an adult help you get your lemonade
ready. Be sure you have a way to keep it
cold, because a cold drink is exactly what
people will want on a hot day. Be sure to
protect yourself against the hot sun, too —
wear a hat, sunglasses and sunblock while
you’re outside.
Before you start, put some money into your
money box and be sure you know how to
make change if someone needs it. If you
charge 25 cents and someone gives you
$1, you’ll need 75 cents in change to give
them.
Even a lemonade stand can be hard work,
but it can be a lot of fun, too. Have a great
time making money!
word find
Work
Chores
Money
Jobs
We’re the
Spend
Hours
Mowing
Cars
Dogs
Lemonade
a n g e l s f r o M t h e at t i c
By Mark Marderosian
where everything is free
®
Find out more at
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