There are so many different ways for teens to make money that it darn near boggles the mind.

Sure, we aren’t living in the olden days when a kid could just work on the family farm to earn a little spare change.  Admittedly, the job market is tighter and kids are competing for those entry-level retail jobs with experienced adults.  The days of big fat allowances are history in many households.  All of that is true.  Nonetheless, a kid who wants to raise cash can still get the job done.

The bottom line is that teens can make money and they won’t have to hit the streets every day in hopes of peddling newspapers downtown.  Shoe-shining probably isn’t going to be in most kids’ futures, either.

Here are 10 ways for teens to make money–and these are just the tip of a massive iceberg.

1.  Get a job. Yes, it’s a little tougher these days in a competitive job market, but teens can still score jobs in the familiar haunts.  Fast food joints, grocery stores, retail shops and other traditional employers of the younger set still need employees.  It could take a little bit of effort and patience, but most kids can find their way onto someone’s payroll.

2.  Babysit. This is an oldie, but it’s a goodie.  People need responsible parties to watch their kids.  It’s an almost-universal need and good, reliable, proven babysitters are always in very high demand.

3.  Snow and ice. Cold weather can put some cold hard cash in your hands. Bundle up, grab a shovel and pack of rock salt and start knocking on doors.  People will be willing to shell out a little cash if you’re willing to brave the elements clearing their driveways and sidewalks.

4.  Pet sitting and walking. Someone’s gotta take care of Fido when the Johnsons are vacation.  It might as well be you.  This is a particularly good opportunity in a tight economy.  People might be a little less willing to pay big money for a kennel when they can hire the teen down the block to make sure the pets are fed and walked.

5.  Car wash and detailing. We’re not just talking about one of those big organizational fund-raiser things.  There’s money to be made in offering custom, high-quality car washing and interior detailing.  A smart teen can probably find a way to undercut the prices charged by the pros by a big margin while still pocketing plenty of profits.

6.  Tutoring. Are you one of the smart kids?  If you are, you’re probably smart enough to realize that your knowledge and skills are a marketable commodity.  Tutoring younger students or those who are struggling can be a good way to generate cash.

7.  eBay. You don’t have to be a middle-aged person with years of accumulated stuff to start selling your leftovers on eBay.  If you have excess goodies, consider selling them via an online auction.  Those with a real knack for online sales may be able to reinvest their earnings in other items to sell at a profit.

8.  Handyperson. You don’t need a college degree to scrape paint, clean up someone’s lawn after they finish that roofing job, or do other basic repair and maintenance work.  Put on your overalls, grab a few tools and get to work.

9.  Lawn mowing. This is right up there with babysitting on the list of proven ways for teens to make money.  If you’re not suffering from extreme grass allergies, this is a good way to build your bank balance while working on your tan.

10.  Whine and beg. If all else fails, you can whine and beg to your parents.  The upside to this strategy is that it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort.  The downside is that they’re probably going to tell you to re-read the first nine options on this list.