Is your Target store cracking down on minors?

[Burgerjob61]

My store has recently banned all guests under the age of 18 with a sign saying “All guests under the age of 18 are not allowed in this Target store”. My store had an issue with teenagers acting up in the store and this resolved it.

Essentially, at my location, if you’re under the age of 18, you can no longer enter the store even if you’re accompanied by an adult. As an employee, we have had numerous issues with teens, such as teens fighting, knocking stuff, using slurs, and disrespecting employees. One guest came in and said that they loved this new policy.

But, what do you think about it?

 

[IceIceBaby]

My store did this for like a month and stopped. They dont' have the coverage to enforce it all the time and I'm sure guest got angry getting carded when their obviously over 18. Personally, I don't think it's fair for those who aren't unruly getting banned. I would rather they ban all the junkies and homeless people coming in.

 

[Burgerjob61]

My location says it’s going to be enforced permanently

 

[Burgerjob61]

At least that’s what the staff say

 

[TargetMcFly]

My location says it’s going to be enforced permanently

Permenantly is kind of crazy. Not allowing anyone under 18 even with adult supervision is also crazy. Once they see a big drop in sales, they'll change their tune real quick.

 

[Burgerjob61]

I love this rule personally. I wish more locations would do this since teenagers are an issue at many locations. They don’t buy anything they just treat it like it’s their personal playground or something.

Nothing is wrong with having a Target that’s 18+ only. It’s the parents who buy stuff anyways. If the parent has a young kid, the kid can be babysat at home if the parent is single. Or one parent can go to the store at a time. This policy isn’t that bad. In fact, I think it’s great.

My store has signs that say “All guests under the age of 18 are not allowed in this Target store”. My location definitely needed this.

 

[Captain Orca]

My local store is fine. Several high schools and colleges nearby. We have never witnessed any such misbehaving in any of the 3 stores in a 10 mi radius. I am in a middle-high income area and the kids are respectful. The only thing I have ever seen is a couple of teen girls opening and smelling cosmetics and hand cream etc. Not a big deal. Most of the college kids are fooling around on their phones and loading the carts up with shit for their dorms. Avg home price is close to if not > 400k with a mixed demographic. Lots of Teslas and pick-ups. A shall-issue state. If you're clean you get a carry permit, period.

 

[Dead and Khaki]

If that includes kids younger than school age, it would absolutely demolish business at my store. I suppose it might be worth it if the offending teens were costing the store THAT much in shortage and sales lost on guests refusing to shop in a zoo.

 

[happygoth]

I'm torn on this. On the one hand, not having to deal with whining, crying, screaming younger kids (seriously, why do they WHINE so much?) as well as the disruptive jerk teenagers would be AMAZING.

On the other hand, not letting anyone under 18 in even with a parent is kind of wild. What about back to school? Kids need to try on clothes. Seems draconian.

But if my store implements it I won't complain. The fitting room would be so peaceful.

 

[Captain Orca]

Shit bag lazy entitled parents. Very simple. None of that bullshit in the '60s.