Comments on: Unemployed Kids vs. Self-Employed Kids

By: LizLong

LizLong — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:45:35 +0000

I'm working on starting a small business with my rising third grader right now. And we have "Cashflow for Kids" (finally found a good price on eBay, $20 – lists at $50) to play. It really does seem like a good way to teach kids about finances. We also have The Allowance Game, which is faaaaar more simplistic, but still a decent tool.

By: How to Begin a Successful Home-Based Business « Preparedness Daily

How to Begin a Successful Home-Based Business « Preparedness Daily — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:59:48 +0000

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By: TheSurvivalMom

TheSurvivalMom — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:25:21 +0000

My kids do plenty of chores around the house, and so far, it doesn't seem to be killing them! I want them both to grow up with an entrepreneurial mindset, even if they end up working for someone else.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:47:02 +0000

I remember when I was 11 I was shoveling snow in my neighborhood. I also cut lots of grass too. I kept money in my piggybank. There are lots of ways kids can earn a few dollars.

Chris,
Learn How To Make Money Online

By: MeganH

MeganH — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:29 +0000

This is a great article, and definitely lists many reasons for why kids should begin trying on their entrepreneurial shoes at a young age! I'll never forget my first venture, running a lemonade stand at the age of 11. My brother and I now run a blog, FindingBenjamin, that might be another useful site for any young person trying to find a way to start a business for themselves, as we try to provide a wide spectrum of different business ideas and resources. By working on the blog, we're again learning all the challenges and rewards of working for ourselves!

Megan
http://www.findingbenjamin.com

By: TheSurvivalMom

TheSurvivalMom — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:21:53 +0000

Even if our kids end up working for someone else someday, I think the work ethics instilled by going the entrepreneur route are invaluable. When people complain about their boss's decisions or what their company is doing, I think to myself, "You should try running a company sometime!" LOL

Lisa

By: TexasPackerFan

TexasPackerFan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:04:44 +0000

This is such a great post, Lisa. My son recently asked me, "what can I do to start earning extra money, do you think our neighbors need me to do something for them?" He's only 11, but I'm serious, he came up with that himself, no prodding from me. Even though I'm a Dad, I find good stuff on this site. I didn't know about the four websites you mentioned. My wife will be interested to look at them too.

Thanks,
Bob
http://www.todayssurvival.com