diff --git a/models/user.py b/models/user.py
index f4df9f2..e1acdaf 100644
--- a/models/user.py
+++ b/models/user.py
@@ -61,5 +61,5 @@ class UserMaxLength(BaseModel):
         if value < 0:
             raise ValidationError("age must be positive")
         if value < 18:
-            raise ValueError("You are too young to register")
+            raise ValidationError("You are too young to register")
         return value