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Small jobs for big kids

July 4, 2012
Extracurricular activities

If your child has been following drawing courses since his early childhood, and if you think he has talent, encourage him to sell his paintings in a kiosk by your house or on a classifieds website. He can also get an idea of the value of his paintings by looking at the prices charged by other artists. A pianist, a violinist or a singer can also apply in a band looking to fulfill positions before a performance. I even saw a talented young girl playing violin at a sidewalk sale and she received a fair bit of money for her performance.

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