No Summer Job for my 14 year old

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<p>Volunteering is good. When she was too young to be hired, DD found a volunteering position at a summer day camp. She really enjoyed her experience and was able to secure references for her future job and volunteer applications. Check Volunteermatch for openings in your area.</p>

<p>Another idea: how about a really big chore at home? One summer, I got “hired” by my parents to re-paint the house.</p>

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<p>For me it is not so much about them making money but being somewhat productive. I hate the sleeping till noon. Getting up eating, watching some TV and later hanging out with friends.
I don’t care if the job pays. Another option in our house is to take a CC class to occupy some of the idle summertime.</p>