The safety model

TeenLaunch is for teens, which means safety decisions outrank growth decisions. Here is exactly how it works.

Parents hold the keys

A parent/guardian account is required. Parents approve publishing, can pause the site instantly, approve service categories and testimonials, and can require approval for every booking.

Privacy by default

Public sites show a first name or business nickname only. No last name, no home address, no teen phone or email — customers use a request form that never reveals contact info.

No browsing minors

There is no public directory or marketplace. A business site is reachable only by its own link, shared by the family on purpose.

Risk-gated work

Every service category has a risk level. Green is open, yellow needs explicit parent acknowledgement (and 16+), and red is blocked for everyone — no exceptions.

Service risk levels

Green — standard supervision

Open to all ages (13+) with standard supervision.

  • Yard Cleanup — Raking, weeding, leaf bagging, and tidying with hand tools.
  • Dog Walking — Neighborhood dog walks with routes a parent approves.
  • Pet Sitting — Feeding, play, and check-ins while neighbors travel.
  • Car Washing — Driveway hand-wash with gentle soap and microfiber.
  • Trash Pickup — Litter pickup for yards, lots, and events — gloves always.
  • Snow Shoveling — Driveways, walkways, and steps cleared by hand.
  • Tutoring — Homework help and subject tutoring for younger students.
  • Window Washing (Ground Level) — Exterior ground-floor windows only — feet on the ground.
Yellow — parent approval required

16+ only, with explicit parent acknowledgement of the risks (also applies to evening jobs and jobs outside the neighborhood).

  • Lawn Mowing — Mowing and edging with a family-approved mower.
  • Car Detailing — Deeper interior/exterior detailing with cleaning products.
  • Pet Waste Cleanup — Weekly dog-waste removal for yards.
Red — not allowed

Blocked for every teen, on every plan. These can't be selected, published, or suggested by the AI:

  • Roofing
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Tree trimming
  • Pressure washing
  • Electrical work
  • Plumbing
  • Heavy junk hauling
  • Driving people anywhere
  • Overnight work for strangers
  • Working inside a stranger's home alone
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Ladders above step-stool height
  • Power tools for younger teens