Arundel Mills, the mall known for being a regional shopping destination, is setting new ground rules for its younger visitors. Beginning September 6, Arundel Mills will enforce a youth supervision program which necessitates those under 18 to be accompanied by an adult over 21 years old, after 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. According to Fox Baltimore, the move is in "response to feedback from the community and community leaders," aiming to maintain a pleasant, family-friendly shopping environment.
The details of the policy are such that minors will be asked to leave the premises if they are not accompanied by an adult during the specified hours. Simon Property Group, which owns Arundel Mills, has specified that even store employees who are under 18 can remain on-site only while their shift is active. Once their work is done, policy dictates they must exit the area if it's within the designated supervision hours, as reported by CBS News Baltimore.
The AVENUE at White Marsh and Towson Town Center are among other local malls that have already implemented similar youth curfew policies. These measures appear to stem from efforts across Baltimore-area malls to balance business interests with community concerns about juvenile conduct and safety.
