Is a nikon 1 a good starter camera?

I'm considering getting one, but I'm not totally sure. I'm fifteen so I've only dealt with my phone & cheap digital cameras. Would this be a good starter/is it worth it?
If not what's better?

Actually it's better than most starter cameras. Cheaper too. You'll be good with a nikon for a while.

The D3100 or Rebel T3 would be better choices.

If you'd like to start DSLR shooting I'd go with the Nikon D3100, or Canon T2/3i. I prefer Nikon.

Spend your money on a real DSLR

Here's my two cents. To me these EVIL cameras are way over rated, way over priced pocket toys that don't even have a view finder except the screen. Way too expensive for what you're getting.

You can buy a new Canon Rebel t3 dslr camera for $500. Think about where you're putting your money before you buy.

It depends. "Starter camera", to what end? If you currently like taking pictures w/ the automatic ease of a mid-priced fixed-lens point and shoot but want the choice of promised better quality interchangeable lenses in an easier to carry around w/ you package, then either of the current Nikon One series cameras might be a good fit for your needs and photographic aspirations. BUT, if your desire is to learn the art of creativity that photography embodies, then the Nikon One series of cameras as they currently stand probably aren't your best choice. The lens choice is very sparse at the current time for the Nikon One series. The cheaper (the J1) of the two doesn't even have an electronic viewfinder, yet retails for $650(US). Either one of the Nikon One cameras will not give you anywhere near the amount of manual control desired if you're serious about learning the craft of photography. The more expensive V1 model adds the electronic viewfinder, but even at the premium price of $900(US), the more expensive V1 model doesn't even include a built-in flash, it must be purchased separately. The cheaper J1 includes a flash, but comes w/ a battery w/ little more than 1/2 the power the V1 battery has. The shutters on the two cameras are different: The J1 features just an Electronic Shutter, while the V1 has both an Electronic and a Mechanical Shutter. The point of all of this is that if you're happy w/ the point and shoot operating style of most of that type of camera, but just want a bit of an increase in image quality and are willing to wait for interchangeable lens choices that may never come, then get one of the One series of cameras. But if you're serious about learning about photography, getting MUCH BETTER image quality & being in control of your camera & not the other way around, spend your premium dollars on a great starter Nikon D3100 dslr w/ the included kit lens and have a SIZABLE chunk of change left over for either some accessories for it like a decent tripod or save it as a down payment on a better lens you might desire in the future.

You'd be better off with a Nikon D3100.