Discrimination against teens

My 17-year-old daughter has mentioned many times that she feels discriminated against when she goes shopping.  "Just because I'm a teenager, the clerks automatically think I'm a shoplifter too," she'll say.  She's probably right, but I remind her that they are just doing their job.  

This article came to my attention today.  I didn't realize until I got to the end that is was written by a teen (who happens to be a very eloquent writer!).  He makes some valid claims about discrimination, but more so, he gives adults a fresh perspective on how they view teenagers.  

'Teenism' gives young adults an undeserved rep