I can't remember exactly what I was getting when I was 9. It was either 2 or 5 dollars. I know it went up to 7 or 10 once I got to middle school. Of course, that money was mostly meant for hot lunches at school. I could either use the money on the hot lunch, or pack a lunch and save the money. Which, of course, was then used on soda and candy.

"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited