what is the lowest hourly wage for which youd work?

[King]

I don't intend to work during high school or possibly even college.  I'll make up to 10 times more once I get my degree.  There's no point in getting a little money while messing up my academics.

Ah, so you are going to spend college homeless and starving.

[King]

In my own case I would be loath to accept the indignity of work, regardless of pay. 

Yes, we should not work and lay around all day doing nothing hoping somebody who isn't lazy yet will make us clothes and harvest some food. 

I don't intend to work during high school or possibly even college.  I'll make up to 10 times more once I get my degree.  There's no point in getting a little money while messing up my academics.

Ah, so you are going to spend college homeless and starving.

I'll just stay in a dorm.  I'm expecting my college funds and scholarships to adequetly cover most costs.  I think my parents won't hesitate to pay for most of my living expenses, they'll get quite a good return on their investment.

Why do you assume that you will get a scholarship?  Do you know the size of your college fund?  It is impossible for you to know now what the situation will be when you are 18.