daughter was asked to leave homebase because she's under 18?

If a store were to have such a ridiculous rule then it would need to be highlighted by signs on the doors and inside the store itself.

If all stores were to have their own stupid rules about who could and couldn't shop there how long do you think they would stay in business? The same applies for those who would ask a paying customer, who had not done anything wrong, to leave.

I don't have children, but if I had been OP in this instance I would be sending an email and asking for clarification on this "rule", and asking why there were not clear signs advising of this (if it does in fact exist).

OP's daughter is not "entitled", she simply queried what she was told - as she should have done, given how ridiculous it sounds. I worked in a farmers' supply store and we had no such rule.

Honestly, the number of people on this thread who seem to think they should meekly accept anything they are told. If you have never been told something by an employee of a business which is quite obviously incorrect then you either lead very sheltered lives, or you don't get out much!

@WhatsTheUseOfWorrying What’s more worrying is the people who have nothing better to do with their time than ring up Homebase for an issue not even related to them 🤣

Homebase staff member: You do know it's no under 16s?
Vicky Pollard: No, but, yeah, but, no, but, yeah, but, no, but, yeah but I know because you know Micha? Well, she is under 16, right, because she was bunking off school looking at plants for insta because she was gonna go down homebase right and get off with Luke Griffiths, only she never because he's been trying to grow a moustache but it just looks like pubes, so she got off with Luke Torbet instead, only don't tell Bethany that because she's fancied Luke Torbet ever since she flashed her fanny at him at Homebase'. Don't be giving me evils.

I so want a spokesperson from Homebase to come on and comment. It would be the cherry on the cake.

Teenagers are spoken to in Homebase and there’s a small war on MN, during which Homebase has been rung up and its website meticulously searched. Absolutely fucking brilliant. It’s what makes AIBU? such a gift to the world.

Really? Considering OP’s comments I’d beg to differ. Like mother like daughter! Not exactly a great example to set, now is it?

It seems like OPs daughter was the most mature person on the whole thread 🙄

As I said I’m off this thread. Enjoy your daughter’s lies or whatever they are. She’ll come unstuck one day. Don’t need sarky kisses etc from you sweet cheeks!

I'm not reading 24 pages of comments, so if this has been said before, I apologise....

If the store didn't allow under 18s, then there should be a big notice on the front door.

Supermarkets sell age restricted products, in exactly the same way as any hardware store would.
So, are under 18s banned from entering supermarkets? No, the age restricted items require an age check be done by a member of staff, which I assume would be the same in the DIY store.

If I were in the same position as the OP, I would have contacted the store, just as she did. Staff need additional proper training if they are going to interact with customers.
In the case of these two girls, the staff member could have kept a discreet eye on them (in case she suspected them of being potential shoplifters), and only interacted with them if she saw them so something wrong.

🤣🤣 This thread is comedy gold

Ah can see were Vicky Pollard learns it from 😂

Thanks for proving my point yet again - now we all know where your DD gets her not so delightful attitude from!

Have a lovely night, OP

I would certainly complain, OP.

Do foxtrot Oscar off dear.

This thread is pure comedy gold.

Ooh temper temper!

Exactly what I just said! I think we are in a parallel universe sometimes and yes I don’t think I’ve covered myself in glory on this thread either.

Yeah yeah yeah. See your comment right there is where I see where your daughter got her manners or lack thereof from.

And you still believe your daughter over a member of staff in a store? I dare you to go and challenge them yourself. See how quickly you get thrown out on your arse.

I’m out of this thread as half the posters think your daughter was treated badly and the other half like me have seen or had to witness too many times young women like your daughter.

I do apologise if I offended you though and I can see why you’re going full Tiger mother at me as no one likes criticisms of their crotch goblins.

Some very classy language there OP. Obviously your own lack of manners is rubbing off on your DD!

Yep - Somebody’s been on the wine.. It’s Friday night, have an evening off tormenting other people on MN and enjoy it.. You’re embarrassing yourself with these bizarre comments

😂😂😂😂😂
”I’ve done a course in this.”

Well, that’s told us all good and proper, hasn’t it?

Wow @Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain you've deduced the OPs DD is stroppy, entitled and possibly messing about or even shoplifting, based on 'a course' you once did and OPs posts? .. Talk about tarring all youngsters with the same brush!

I'm surprised the member of staff didnt call in the police with such a monster in the shop!

Say what now? You've done a course in "dressing up assertiveness" and now you're an expert in the parenting of parents and children you've never met? Are you on glue?