How can i help out my dad in money situations?

im 13 and my dad owns his own bussnes but he got robed and needs money

You are sweet to want to help. Just do some housework and tell him you don't want any allowance or anything for it. He'll be alright. Hopefully, he had insurance or they catch the turd who did it.

so get a job and help him out

rob someone

At 13 there is nothing you can do.It's your dad's business,let him handle it. If he owns his own business then he has insurance and they will help him if he was really robbed.

Advise him to get some insurance and try to find ways to curb your spending right now.

i'm sorry for your situation. you're too young to hold a job unless you mow lawns or babysit. here are some money saving tips, though:
-try as hard as you can to take short showers and conserve energy by always making sure that you turn off the lights, tv, etc. when you aren't using them (save money on the bills)
-don't buy stuff that you don't need (always ask yourself whether or not the thing you want to buy is something you actually need, if you do need it, then buy it.)
-don't buy lunch at school, make it at home (assuming that you don't make your lunch at home)

GOOD LUCK with this!!! i hope that you can pull through it okay. you're a considerate 13-year-old.

His insurance should take care of it. If he had none, it is best to just be understanding of the financial crunch, help around the house at home without being asked, make up your bed, pick up your clothes, mow the yard, take out the garbage. Reducing stress, housework, chores, having to cook and clean up for a family is hard, both your parents would be very appreciative.

BE KIND AND JUST HELP AND DO NOT BE A BURDEN

At 13 you are learning how terrible the world can be and how badly it hurts when people steal. But this is something your dad is taking care of and it will make him feel worse if he knows you are worried about it. He might be saying things are worse than they really are, just venting is what they call it. But for you, just do things for him, help his day when he comes home, and dont ask for things your really do not NEED right now to waste money on. We do waste a lot of money in America. Last but least NEVER rob anyone !! It will make him happy you turned out so well.

Bless your heart. Ask your Dad if he has insurance on his business. If not, are there any Chic-filets in your town? They hire 14 year olds, so once you turn 14 you can apply there. They may hire your Dad as well. They may let you work the same hours to help with cost of gas at least. You can mow yards or care for pets when owners have emergencies come up and need someone to feed/water and let their pets out. If you like little children you could baby sit for neighbors. Do you attend a Church? They might have some one who could use you or your Dad at one of the members business'. Also check and see if they have a program like Crown Financial. They teach good financial practices. Check with your local Better Business They may know someone who needs employees or of a program that could help your Dad get on his feet. Could your Dad teach a class on whatever type business he runs at a local tech college?
If you are used to expensive clothes, or buy lots of tec games and music CD's then, make do with what you now have.
You did't mention a Mom and I will not ask why. But if both of you cook, here are some suggestions to help stretch food,and cleaning supplies as well as cut down on cooling and electric bills.

You can stretch any meal with lots of rice. A can of ravoli, pinto beans, chicken stew, or pkg. of frozen veggies can be stretched by heating them and dividing them over a bed of rice. Add corn bread to any of them for variation as well as topping them with single slices of cheese pulled into pieces. You can use onions as well with any of the above foods. Ask Moms of your friends for recipes of foods you have eaten there or explain your situation and they can give you their ideas as well.

You can stretch liquid dish washing soap by squirting a small amount into a scrub pad or dish cloth. Rinse immediatly/soak greasy items in hot water. Wash glasses first, be careful how you put them in hot water or they may break. Hot does not mean hot enough to burn skin..ok? But warm can be used to wet the glasses. Then scrub glasses in and out with a bottle brush, rinse well and drain. Air dry or dry with dish towel and put away. Keep working on the dishes til the dirtiest are last to go in. Use the same procedure. Wet, wash/scrub inside and out top and bottom each dish and pot til the sink is empty. Drying and putting away as you go. You can stetch the soap this way or put some in a smaller squeese bottle with more water than soap to stetch it even more. You can do fabric softer the same way as well as with liquid laundry detergent to stretch them.

Electricity: Cut down on it by reading outdoors, use the flashlights you can shake and they self charge for light inside. You can use them to read by as well. Find things you and your Dad can do on weekends out side. Take a walk and talk about whatever is on your minds. Do yard work together, fix or repair something; or learn how to together.
Hot? If your fridge makes ice put some in containers you can make from milk jugs. Just cut off the top 1/3 or so of the jug and put ice and water in it. Plug an electric fan in and place the water in front of the fan blades and turn it on. This will help keep your bedrooms cooler at night too. Got a basement? Place a fan in front of the door down to it and pull the cool air of the basement into the upper rooms. If you have a hallway to your rooms place a fan ther to push the cool air into them. It works and can drop the temp. upstairs 8-10* depending on how much shade is in your yard.

Use the mirowave or a toaster oven instead of the oven. They take less time and electriciy. Eat sandwiches of banana,tomato,lettuce,or pkg meats with cheese and mayo. Peanut butter & butter, peanutbutter & jam or jelly, banana with mayo or with peanutbutter, lettuce & tomato. And they are all good with cheese. Salads can be made out of watermelons,cantalopes,grapes & oranges; you can make a salad of oranges, apple slices, grapes,walnuts or pecans, marshmallows & mayo. Like tuna or salmon? Make salads with them too. All you need is mayo,tuna in water... drained, with pickles cut up or sweet pickle relish.Salmon? Just clean off the black and silver skin from pink salmon (you can leave the bones in if you like). Just use the same as tuna. You can eat it on crackers, bread or by itself. No heat or cooking involved; no electricty required. You can also grill outside if you want burgers, chicken, or steak if you have any. And all of the above is good for both of you as well. Do not grill near or in your house you may set fire to it.

This isn't much but it's a start, I will put you and your Dad on my prayer list and the one at Church. I am sorry no one else had better to offer you in the way of help.but hopefully this will make things a bit easier for you and your Dad.