Age-Appropriate Jobs for 9-Year-Old Children

Age-Appropriate Jobs for 9-Year-Old ChildrenAge-Appropriate Jobs for 9-Year-Old ChildrenTheyre not quite tweens yet, but as most will be glad to tell you, theyre not little kids, either. Most 9-year-olds fall somewhere between little kid and big kid on the position scale. They love doing small jobs and tasks to show that theyre old enough to handle responsibility but theyre not quite ready to be left unsupervised yet because - lets face it - kids will be kids.However, there are plenty of age-appropriate tasks and helper jobs that can give 9-year-olds that big kid feeling they crave if they want to earn some money. Here are some jobs that can help teach 9-year-olds responsibility - and, in some cases, even a skill. 01Yard WorkCaiaimage/Paul Bradbury / Getty ImagesAlthough its not a traditional helper job, a lemonade stand can be a fun business adventure for kids. This is obviously a seasonal activity depending on where you live, but making the lemonade, setting up the table, and ma king signs are all tasks that a 9-year-old she be able to handle.Your child will learn about customer service and how to count change, both skills that will serve her well in jobs she might have in the future. An adult should be nearby to supervise and your childs lemonade stand should be on a quiet street within view of your house. Set a time limit for hours of operation so your 9-year-old doesnt get tired or discouraged if sales arent going well.Check into any licensing issues you mightface before your child sets up a lemonade stand. Some municipalities come down hard on unlicensed businesses, even when theyre staffed and zulauf by children.You Know Your Child Better Than AnyoneAt the end of the day, age is just a number. Mozart composed his first published music when he was only 5. You know your child. You know his quirks and his talents. If Mozarts mom had suggested that he give music lessons, he probably would have aced the job, but he might have totally botched the job had he been faced with an unruly dog.Try small tasks out at home first. Identify your childs affinity. Then supervise, supervise, supervise ...and turn her loose.