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Team America: Cert. 15
by studentteacher83 @ Saturday, 08. Apr, 2006 - 11:07:28

As a young teacher I have many issues with age. How do you get the pupils to respect someone only a few years older than them? How do you talk to fellow colleagues without getting nervous because you're talking to an adult? It doesnt help being ID-ied in supermarkets.

I was purchasing my weekly shop at the checkout of a well known chain.

'Have you got ID asked the checkout lady?'

My initial reaction was one of confusion as I wasn't buying any alcohol. 'What for?!' I blurted out. Has egg mayonaise sandwich filler suddenly become unavailable to under 17s because of fears over high levels of cholesterol among Britain's youth?

She held up my Team America DVD: 'We have to ID anyone who looks under 21'.

A few things to note:
1. Team America is a 15, even if I look under 21, how could I possibly be 14? Does this mean that I'll get ID-ied for any film that isn't a U? If I tried to buy the latest Harry Potter DVD would I have to produce ID in spite of pointing at Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson and screaming 'But I'm much older than they are!'?

2. I was buying the Times Educational Supplement, which 14 year old in their right mind would want to read the TES?

3. I was using a sodding Nectar Card (whoops, giveaway).

The best part about it was handing over my driving licence and the cashier spending a few minutes checking my date of birth (Think about it).

This might explain why half the girls in my year 8 class fancy me. They probably think I'm only a year older than them so reckon they have half a chance.

Being ID-ied for alcohol is one thing, but when it's for a film which I was old enough to buy seven years ago it's plain insulting. I'm just glad I don't live in my school's catchment area and any of my pupils were there to see it.

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2006-04-08 @ 11:13

I heard about that new law. Stupid! Best thing bout it, my bro is 16, looks 14 and still gets served with alocohol at shops and pubs. Clearly the new rule aint working, remove it, poor teachers are getting annoyed!
*Maybe the checkout lady just wanted to stare at ya a lil while longer?!*
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studentteacher83studentteacher83 [Member]
2006-04-09 @ 18:06

I'd say that if she wanted to stare at me a little longer then perhaps she'd been saving all the alcohol for herself!

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menhirmenhir [Member]
2006-04-08 @ 11:22

Sounds like the check out lady was in a 'jobsworth' mood and the other possibility is, that she needs a bit of training. Then again, maybe she works by rote (lord help us!)

I have come to that time of maturity in life when no-one would mistake me for a youngster, however, I am told by my daughter that most individuals she knows, who do not know me personally, think I am a lot more youthful than I am. At my age, it is a great filip to hear that. :)

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studentteacher83studentteacher83 [Member]
2006-04-09 @ 18:09

I wonder what the ideal age to be is then? Or at least the ideal age to be perceived to be!

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menhirmenhir [Member]
2006-04-09 @ 18:52

I don't think it's the perception of ideal age or actual age, it's how old you feel and how old you want to be!

You can't account for people's eyesight problems nor their lack of reading ability - though coming to think of it, whoever is behind a cash register should be able to recognise numbers even if they can't do much more with them.

I guess it was a power trip...

Little story: about thirty years ago I was in a bar with some friends who were married. He had a real baby face and had to produce ID before he could be served, so it isn't anything new. The guy handled it with great equanimity, though we were indignant on his behalf. Three years later,with some sad experiences of life behind him and having produced a family, he still had a baby face. We had a quiet friends' evening at home.

Plus ca change mon ami.

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sminchinsminchin pro
2006-04-08 @ 12:47

I haven't been id-ed in a while.

Maybe that's 'cos having 2 young kids has aged me?

Think I'm gonna cry now...

I'm only 29!

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studentteacher83studentteacher83 [Member]
2006-04-09 @ 18:14

So if I don't want to be ID-ied anymore perhaps I should try childbirth?

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sminchinsminchin pro
2006-04-09 @ 18:23

Hmm, something tells me that may not be an option for you.

Don't worry, teaching will age you pretty quick.

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iamgirliamgirl [Member]
2006-04-09 @ 13:22

i work in the bar- and our policy is if some one doesn't have ID they can't be serve alcohol- yup that means if you look young but are 26 i cant serve you!

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studentteacher83studentteacher83 [Member]
2006-04-09 @ 18:20

Crazy, though I suppose it's understandable. Depending on the bar I feel really insulted to be ID-ied. I mean if it's somewhere I don't particularly like anyway then I think 'I don't even really wnat to come here as a 22 year old, so why the frig would I want to come here illegally?!'

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isadora101isadora101 [Member]
2006-04-11 @ 21:01

Can't figure that out.
With a cert 15 dvd the 'Challenge 21' rules shouldn't apply.
I think the checkout operator was being a little overzealous! As Menhir suggests maybe she needs retraining.

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studentteacher83studentteacher83 [Member]
2006-04-12 @ 09:21

Yeah, it does seem a bit keen to be checking ID. I had another 'young' incident today when a Jehovah's Witness came to the door, and asked me to give a leaflet to my mum or dad!

At least it got me out of talking to them.

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isadora101isadora101 [Member]
2006-04-12 @ 12:14

Ha ha, that's funny.
You know what to do now when any unwanted callers come calling, Shout through the letter box
"Sorry, I can't open the door 'cos my mum and dad aren't at home"!

EmsbabeeEmsbabee pro
2006-04-24 @ 18:41

Get a tweed cap, a walking stick and a big chip on your shoulder about the youth of today. No more ID'ing (but probably an increase in funny looks)

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studentteacher83studentteacher83 [Member]
2006-04-25 @ 18:26

Oh, I'm sure becoming a teacher will be enough to give me a chip on my shoulder about the youth of today.

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