OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaA service is when someone does something helpful for another person! Services are not things you can hold in your hand, but they are very important. When a doctor checks your heartbeat or a teacher helps you learn to read, those are both services!
Many people in your community have jobs where they provide services. A barber cuts your hair, and a bus driver takes you to school. A mail carrier brings letters right to your house, and a librarian helps you find the perfect book. A dentist cleans your teeth to keep them healthy and strong. People pay for services with money, just like they pay for goods. Services make our lives easier, safer, and a whole lot better!
- Services are different from goods because you cannot put a service in a box or on a shelf!
- There are more people who provide services than people who make goods in the United States.
- Even kids can provide services, like helping a neighbor walk their dog or watering plants!
