A mother recounts her teenage daughter's encounter with a grocery store employee who demanded she leave simply for being unaccompanied by an adult. This incident reflects a broader trend, where teens are increasingly facing restrictions in malls and shopping centers nationwide. Research indicates that over 100 malls in the U.S. have policies that limit teen access during certain hours. Such changes are transforming social spaces that once served as vibrant hangouts for youths into challenging environments, contributing to a feeling of a 'nowhere-to-go generation.'
According to the International Council of Shopping Centers, at least 105 out of the 1,222 U.S. malls have policies that ban or restrict teens during certain hours.
The mall was once a staple of teenhood, but restrictions are leading to a 'nowhere-to-go generation' as many malls and theaters impose age limitations.
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