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Being too young for an hourly job limits the companies and locations you can work for; however, many family-ran businesses offer small jobs for young and eager workers. If your family doesn't have a business of its own, see if your parents have relatives or friends who need extra help in their offices or stores. House work is never complete, and offering help to your parents is a great way to open discussions on allowances. Start off by taking on your responsibilities and duties, regardless of getting paid. As you progress and find more time, ask for more responsibilities that your parents pay out-side help for such as cooking meals, yard work, cleaning the garage, washing the car, or taking care of siblings. As you get older, you develop a stronger awareness of your skill levels. Using these talents can come in handy for making money. Make sure to choose subjects and talents that you understand very well, and always ask for tutoring and coaching tips from teachers and coaches.  Offer tutoring in your spare time in subject areas you enjoy; you can help younger students if you feel your peers might be at a similar level as you. Coach during summer programs and camps. Instruct the elderly how to use unfamiliar computers and technology. Give music lessons. Child actors are always needed for several occasions such as movies, television, commercials, modeling, radio, and theater. If you and your parent decide this a good route, research and solicit to reputable agencies. Picking this option can be tough and competitive, so be prepared to face set-backs.

summary: Search for jobs at a family-owned business. Talk to parents about allowance-based work. Tutor or coach. Work in entertainment.


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A new study done on empathy in dogs notes that dogs may yawn as a way to emotionally respond to someone that they are emotionally attached to, such as their owner. The researchers concluded that dogs will yawn in response to a real yawn from their owner to identify with their actions and express empathy. Test your dog’s ability to empathize with you by sitting in front of her and letting out a real yawn. Note if she yawns back at you, as this could be a sign of empathy. The next time you are upset, stressed out, or in a distressing situation, note how your household pet responds to you. Your dog may go over to you and lick you or nuzzle you as a sign of empathy or your cat may try to sit in your lap or rub against you to show that she is aware of your distress. These actions are indicators that your animal is able to identify and respond to your emotional state. Another key element of empathy is the ability to be self-aware, and researchers are currently testing the capacity for self-awareness in animals. You can do this on your own by placing your animal, such as a cat or dog, in front of a mirror and noting how they react to the mirror. If your cat or dog tries to paw or lick at their reflection, they may not be aware that they are looking at themselves in the mirror and may be believe they are seeing another cat or dog. You can test the animal’s capacity for self-awareness further by making a small mark in washable marker on the animal’s face. You can then note if the animal tries to rub off the mark on their face when they look in the mirror or if they ignore it completely. If they ignore it completely, this may be a sign that the animal is not self-aware and not able to respond to his own reflection.

summary: Watch if the animal yawns when you yawn. Note if the animal comforts you when you upset or in distress. Test the animal's empathy and self-awareness with a mirror.


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If the books and seriousness of the library put you in the mood for focusing on Trigonometry, go for it. If the comfy chairs and coffee at your local cafe are what you need to get through your reading for English, go there. The most important thing is that the location motivates you to study.  Most people like a place that is neither too cold nor too warm. A study space shouldn't be loud. Some people prefer a place that is absolutely quiet, others like a little background noise. If you are often distracted by studying, choose a seat that faces a wall rather than a window, hallway, or other seats. Put a sign on your door that lets others know you're studying. This will keep them from distracting you. You can also message your friends, tell them when you're studying, and ask them not to disturb you during that time. Studies about whether or not music helps you focus when studying are mixed. If you feel like listening to music keeps you energized and focused on studying, you can use it. Keep a couple things in mind, however:  The music should be fairly quiet. Choose music that has no words so you'll be less likely to become distracted. Consider listening to “white noise” tracks for background noise instead of music.
summary: Find a place that makes you want to study. Let others know if you're studying at home. Use music only if you're sure it helps you stay focused.