[Doug25616]

Unfortunately, some instances of apparent discrimination are born out of experience. Most stores as you describe are small, privately owned operations. If items are being stolen, the owners may have to raise prices to cover the cost of the lost merchandise. My guess is they noted a sharp decline in lost merchandise after restricting and monitoring teenagers in the store. It is not a direct reflection on you, John, but on those ‘rotten apple’ teens who were stealing and spoiled it for the rest of you.

You might try speaking with the owner about his experiences. Maybe some civic group at your school could volunteer as monitors, thus allowing more teens in the store. Just be prepared for a ‘No, thank you’ from the owner. Burned once, he’s not likely to put himself in a position to be burned again.

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