Should I complain - asked for toddlers proof of age?

I would complain to a manager and if it's not policy for EVERYONE to prove theirs kids age then why should you?

omg i couldn't believe this..yes i would complain she didn't sound very nice about the way she approached you about this, unless your daughter looks seriously older than she is, all these things you could take as a compliment, maybe your daughter is alot cleverer than most 18 month old babies, but i must say since when has this lady been such an expert on babies. i would think most 18 month old could wing a ball some...feeding herself with a knife and fork, yeah that's a bit ahead cos they don't always know how 2 use the knife, sounds like you need to speak 2 the management and say how petit she was o over a few quid...some people have nothing better to do with there time

Well she is pretty close to 2 years old so if they said "because she looks around 2 years old" it would make sense. But basing it on her developmental level is just ridiculous. Good for you, your kid is coordinated and you've taught her how to do things for herself at an early age. She's advanced, just because other kids can't do what she can doesn't mean she must be over 2 yrs! That's pretty stupid of the employee.

However, even though she had stupid reasons, your daughter is getting close to the age limit so I would carry her medical insurance card or something (not her birth certificate as it might get lost) with her birthday for future visits there. That way its no real hassle for you if they come to bother you, and you won't have any problems.

And good for you for having a coordinated daughter! My 17 month old uses a spoon perfectly but she definately doesn't look like a 2 year old. I would probably be proud though if she was mistaken for one because of her skills, well proud until they tried to make me pay for her! lol!

I would definitely complain about this!!!! Who the heck made her the child development police? Just because your daughter can do things that some of the older ones can't you need proof that she is under? That is beyond ridiculous! Every kid developes and learns differently. Complain away! You have just as much right to bring your daughter there for free as the other 2 yr old and under parents!

I would complaint since the person was calling you a liar right to your face I take the proof of age ID or birth certificate If this is a place were your daughter enjoys to go I don't think she should be punish for having good skills just go back speak with the manager

Edit: I also agreed with flubuster

Who gives a flying poop how old she is?! Let her play. If she is not causing any problems I wouldn't even consider approaching a parent. I would call and make a complaint and let them know they crossed the line and if they want proof of age for children under 2 then they need to post a sign requesting such information.

I'd continue to return and tell them if they approach again that until they show some sort of information that requires you to show ID that they can bite your bum. Who carries their baby's birth certificate or SS card?!

I've been to lots of soft play areas, and I've only been asked their ages to confirm what price they're paying. No-one has ever questioned how old they were.

I applied for a nursery place once for my 2 yr old, and they phoned to say bring her in (the DOB was on the form I filled in). After the 2nd day, they phoned me and told me I couldn't bring her any more as they didn't realise she was so young!!!! They said they didn't realise because she could zip her coat up. They were generally very rude to me. I never went back.

It's ridiculous I agree, but I expect it's one of their conditions of entry. The soft play area is private property and they reserve the right to deny admission or ask for ID.

Complaining is not going to do anything. They will just say they have the right to do this.

I would complain to management! What are you supposed to do? go get a state issued ID so she can get into the play place? That is pretty ridiculous. I wouldn't go back either.

Thats ridiculous!! I would complain, I mean if she asked you once then you could just ignore it, but to question you is ridiculous!! I would take it as a compliment though that your daughter is advanced for her age!

My friend once visited a chinese buffet and its cheaper if your under 140cm, they actually got out a measuring tape and measured how tall her daughter was!!! (she was less than 140cm)..

I would definately call and speak to a manager and ask them if its their company policy to require proof of age. If it isn't, let them know that one of their staff members demanded you bring ID for your child. If it is their company policy, you can't really be mad at them, the employee was just doing their job. But, it seems really weird that they wouldn't ask for ID the minute you walked into the building, instead they waited for you to sit down and eat. You can't help that your child is advanced and coordinated. LOL!!!