Less about how it is in Hoenn and more about how it is here. Arceus only knows if some ass-backwards place that barely knows electricity has child labour laws. I'm pretty sure I've seen people younger than you working in cafés... well, anyway. People like that? Not so bad, when you're there to supervise.

[he listens, putting a hand on his beard in thought.]

Maybe try goin' to one of them universities that study biology and offer your experience there as an intern? If they're smart, they'll look at ya for your brain, not your age.