text: Frank Castle, can you possibly be serious?  First of all, minimum wage is higher than $4.15 an hour in all fifty states for dishwashers and all other non-tipped classifications.  I really hate the fact that you give erroneous information as fact and act like it's the truth.\n\nNow, on to Fawntastic's question...\n\nFirst of all, although it's expected of you to help around the house, it wouldn't be a bad idea for your parents or guardians to give you some kind of allowance.  Tell them you want to learn about money management...it's never too early to start that.  Most parents agree that it's a good idea to give some kind of allowance.  My seven year old already gets an allowance.\n\nAs you get older, try getting babysitting gigs.  Then when you turn 16, you can get a job.\n\nBest of luck to you.