Is A Family Business Right For You Special Needs Teen?
Should your teen get a job? Perhaps. If you have the perfect situation and your teen is excited about the opportunity, then go for it. You know your child better than anyone, and many special needs teens do very well working for others.
However, if you are uneasy about sending your teen off to a job, then have you considered the possibility of starting a home business with your teen?
Think about it. You and your teen can work together. You can help him or her to learn about responsibility, customer service, sales, marketing and book keeping.
Here are some ideas to consider:
1. Pet Sitting or Grooming. If your teen loves animals (and doesnt have allergies), pet sitting can be the perfect way for your teen to make money and build self-esteem in the process. The only critical thing here is that you have to make sure they are meeting their appointments. Depending on your teens level of responsibility, you may be driving and, possibly going with them. An alternative, of course, is to bring the pet to your home, if thats an option.
2. Yard work. Raking, weeding, spreading mulch. All of...