What is a good and safe way to make money if your a teenager?

So, assuming you may be established in the United States, you're not legally allowed to have a job until you are 16 years old. However, being an entrepreneur, or someone who starts a business, there's never an age limit.

The two things I would suggest are starting your own lawn-work business, or work for your parents in doing the lawn or other chores.

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