how do you get a teenager to work around the house?
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Without the parents support, good luck. \n\nThey really are doing her a disservice by not having her help out.  She is getting a misconception about how real life is as well as not gaining the confidence that being a capable, contributing member of a family brings.  \n\nIf you also live with them, a family meeting might be in order.  You might try spending more time with your niece and encouraging her, but she probably won't respond too well.  It's a tough situation because you love her and probably aren't liking her too much right now.  \n\nGood luck.
887535
Try contacting some of the children's charities and ask them if they know of any drop-in centres for teenagers who might be looking for volunteers
617704
just do the things you think mom does at least once a week...\nvacuum, dust, mop, clean the counters, the microwave, the bathroom...mom will love that...\nfor dad, get the lawn mowed (if it's not already done...), clean the driveway, weed the garden...or plant some stuff... if you know he wanted to paint the porch or something, go ahead and get that done...\n\ndepends on how long they're gonna be away...\n\nand you're a good kid for wanting to help out...
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My son is thirteen. He mows lawns to make money, and he can make alot of it in a pretty short amount of time. Definately get permission from a parent or guardian first though.
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Teens can work at 16. Just need a permitt which is easy to get. Do a search type in Child Labor Laws and your state to find out how to get one. Also in some states the min age without a permit is 16 others 18. it all depends on the start. \nhttp://www.doli.state.mn.us/childlbr.html\n\nhttp://www.dwd.state.wi.us/er/labor_standards_bureau/child_labor_laws.htm\n\nhttp://www.dol.state.ga.us/em/child_labor.htm\n\nhttp://www.dol.ks.gov/ES/html/child_DEE.html
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Ok, first off, kids are with their parents all the time, and do things all the time, and get tired of it. Kids who really like to work really like to spread their help around, and not just towads the parents. IF you feel she is responsable enough, sure, let her have a job. BUT! She needs to do it like everyeone else. She needs to start at the bottom, and work her way up. Just because she is a kid, does not mean she gets any special treatment. Now if she is not responsable enough, she probably shouldn't have a responsability like that. Keep her to doing things you are most comfortable with. I mean, who is the parent, and who is the child? It is all up to you!
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Only way is to see if you can work out your punishment with your parents a different way and stay out of trouble in the future.  Offer to work out chore's or something.
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There are many ways that can be arranged. I can probably be of help there. (I live in Japan and have good ties in the local community). \n\nPlease go ahead and contact me and let me know what age teenager you want to correspond with (13-19 is quite varied after all.)
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Being 13 you are limited by what jobs you can do and how many hours you can work.  \n\nHave you tried newsagents for paper-rounds?  \nPubs/Restaurants for dish-washing/kitchen jobs?\nTry going to different shops to ask if they take on Saturday staff.  You may have more luck with larger chain stores, eg. Woolworths/Dixons than small independent stores.
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I remember having to clean in a mechanic shop, i didnt get rich off of it, but it was good enough for being 13. I suggest ask your mom or dad to see if they have any projects around the house to earn money.
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yeah im working on this too but my parents are all about grades and shit not that stuff. uhhh what im doing, and it seems to be working, is to take more responsibility and like do crap around the house without them asking. come home when ur told, do stuff u wouldnt normally do, make sure u can do everything to help them out that u possibly can. suck up, be a tool, good luck.
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get a room for kids and get teens to babysit them so that parents can come and not have sitter issues
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you need to be PROACTIVE Have her sit down at the KITCHEN TABLE eg someplace without distraction (tv radio etc) where you can warth her study DON'T HOVER but keep an EYE out.  If she looks lost or confused tell her to focus and ask where she is and check how she id doing.  Don't just say how are you doing pick a few things out of her homework and ask her to explain them to you.  Have HER in a sence TEACH YOU.  what she learned.  if you work late let her start her homework late so you can watch her do it or if that isn't an option ask to see her homework at night and go over it with her B4 bed.  YOU MAY HAVE TO EXTEND HER BEDTIME.  This is OK.  ADOLESCENTS CAN FUNCTION ON LITTLE SLEEP MUCH BETTER THAN CAN ADULTS. besides the sleep cycle (circadium rythym) of a teenager is such that they want to stay awake later. it would be better for her, if she is your average kid, if you let her stay up to do the work.\n\nYOU MUST KEEP ON HER.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A PARENT!!!!!!!!!
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Offer to babysit for families in your neighborhood or church.  Get a paper route.\n\nSome states allow the hiring of 14 & 15 year-olds, usually with restrictions.  In PA, you can only work 3 hours a day during the school week, can't work past 7:00 PM and so on.
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Raking leaves...\nCleaning up yards\nwashing cars (yeah even when it's cold people like their cars clean)\nChores around the house--if your parents will go for it\nHelp out older people running errands and such
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We were all teens at one time in our lives. Yes, it does get better. You have to be strong and let her know that you mean business and set some rules of the house, and follow through with them. After a while, she will understand and the next new thing in her phase of teenhood will arrive .\n\nBe prepared. Have Faith. Treat yourself to a nice slice of cheesecake and coffee whenever you have some success.
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Hello Meg. I got a job when I was 15 and have had many friends who have worked at a younger age, so perhaps I can provide a few ideas. Connections are always one good way to find work (through family or friends). Also, places that always seem to be hiring teenagers are grocery stores, the food industry (fast food places) and retail stores (such as places in the mall). Another place you could try include day camps. Also, you could run your own business, such as for lawn care, snow removal or tutoring. These could be good, as you can work your school schedule around them. Good luck finding a job!