Have him start his own business.

Here are some ideas:

• Pet care. Besides pet sitting, he could offer to walk or bathe pets for a fee.

• Tutoring. If he’s a whiz in math or computers, he might earn money tutoring younger students who are struggling.

• Catering. If he enjoys working with food, he might bake and sell homemade treats. Or he could work for people who are having parties at home and need help serving and cleaning up.

• Errands. Who has time to run errands today? Your teen can fill the gap.

Starting a business can do more than help your teen earn money, it can give him a chance to use math and other skills as he develops responsibility.

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