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2. Babysitting
Babysitting has been a popular job for teens for many generations. Teens can babysit once in a while, just on the weekends, or develop a more regular schedule with one family or several different families. Babysitting allows teens to learn important life skills, including leadership, organization, and of course, child care skills. It’s best if the teen can get CPR certified to be safe. Pay for babysitters really varies, depending on the amount of children, and where the teen lives. One of the biggest advantages of babysitting is that the hours can be consistent or flexible, which is ideal for a teen’s busy schedule. Although teens can build relationships at any job, parents can be great references if teens are consistent, safe, and fun babysitters.