While I have no problem with anything used to deterrent such actions, why is anyways classical music? I can think of a number of music in name only that drive me to drink"not in a good way" and would keep me far away. It also speak of a lack of the schools to teach a respect, if not a love for the music.

The use of classical music as a teen repellant has been around for some years now. One can find it in malls and even the NYC bus terminal as mentioned by others.

While this may seem amusing to us, it is also a sign that the younger generation hates classical music to the point of avoidance of casual exposure. I recall seeing a young man walking through the Grand Court at Macy's in Philly with his fingers in his ears so he did not have to hear the Wanamaker organ. The end is near.

The Port Authority of NY/NJ has been playing classical music for years now in the Bus Terminal, of all places - what a pleasure to walk in from the subway entrance or street and ride the escalators to hear Mozart, Bach and others.

I blast opera in my apartment on weekends when the neighbors' "music" thudding through my walls and ceiling becomes too much. I could never out-loud them but I have a perhaps vain hope that some youngster will hear it and be drawn to it somehow. Elitist, I know.... :-)

Perhaps classical music influences people to behave in a more civilized fashion.

It's sad that classical music is being used as a deterrent, but at least some people are hearing it who might not else be exposed to it. Of course, I'm not sure that I myself would like to hear it at a volume that it can be heard down the street.

This reminds me of the high school principal who would play Frank Sinatra recordings during detention hall. By all accounts, this method was a deterrent for repeat offenders with no offense to Mr. Sinatra.

Yea! I love it!

I can't completely agree to why they play classical music, but I do like the idea that there are places where shoppers won't be bombarded with muzak.