The Movie Is R But The Report Card Is F

I am working at the box office when two teenage-looking boys come up. The first one does look like he is over seventeen, but I am not completely sure. I ask him what film he wants to see and he says [New Popular R-rated Horror Film]. He then asks me if I want to check his ID. I do. He is old enough.

Since I can’t tell the age of the other boy, I ask to see his ID, as well.

Me: “Can I see your ID?”

Boy: “I don’t have it on me.”

Me: “I’m sorry, but I can’t sell you a ticket to this movie.”

Boy: “Please! You sold one to him!”

Me: “I checked his ID and he is seventeen. He can buy one ticket for himself.”

Boy: “I promise I am old enough. I can show you my report card!”

I had to turn him away. Who thinks a report card will prove to me you are old enough to see an R-rated film?