littlesdcen Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Things are not like they used to be years ago. Trick or treating is rather scary now. Do you do an alternative to trickor treating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samisma Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Once you graduate high school I think the trick or treating should be done and over. But I think that so long as you are still a student you should be allowed to trick or treat if you want. I remember back east we used to see the little kids from 3pm til dusk trick or treating. You'd get a lull at dinner time, and then from dark until 8pm it was all big kids/teenagers (8pm town enforced curfew) Some alternatives that I've heard of are called "trunk or treat" but I'm not really sure I understand what it is as I've never participated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagruti6 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Trick or treat at the mall is a good alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conj Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I used to go trick-or-treating in the mall after college (I worked in the mall.... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakers1234 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 There won't be anyone in my area over 12 years old doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Some alternatives that I've heard of are called "trunk or treat" but I'm not really sure I understand what it is as I've never participated.Our daughter's school is doing trunk or treat. All the parents who signed up for this meet at the choosen location with your kids (the student AND siblings) dressed in their costumes. You also being enough treats with you for each child there. The school is proving us with the number children that will be there so we know how many treats to bring. All parents will be parking their cars in a large circle or square with the trunks facing inwards. All the kids will go trunk or treating to all the cars. Parents are to supervise that no children leave the enclosed area like trying to slip in between cars. This way all the kids can go trick or treating with their friends in a safe and supervised manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toninjack Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 We had to have our dog (14yrs) put to sleep on Halloween when my dd was in the 2nd grade, so she was too upset to go that year and she hasn't wanted to go since (now 4th grade). My ds stopped going when he was in the 4th grade, he would rather play video games. Our neighbors daughter is in the 11th grade and she still goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin456 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 As long as you are 18 or younger and still dress up. It is annoying when teenagers come around with bags to trick or treat but no costume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccabefamily29 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 My niece is in 5th grade and doesn't want to go trick or treating this year. My son is in 1st grade, but I don't mind teenagers either as long as they are dressed up ! I completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 My son hasn't gone out since the 5th grade. 6th grade came and he is the one who told me he was too old. He helps pass out candy every year with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2beurwifey Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 We are doing a halloween party instead , in the invites we asked everyone to bring a bag of candy. We will also have other favors, and prizes, we're planning on having a costume contest as well as halloween bingo and pin the tail on the cat. Plus tons of food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 my dd told me she was done..she really never went last yr ...she is 12...so she is staying home and helping her mamaw give out candy because we always drop off our candy for her to give with hers also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abentley Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 My dh gets ticked at kids(young 20's) are out Trick or treating. I try to just go with it, but I hope my kids are finished by 13-14 at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvnlakers78 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 My son 13 is done he didnt go last year he helped me take the little ones out and this year he just wants to hand out candy. My 11 almost 12 is still going. I dont care if they go its completly up to them my only thing is they HAVE to dress up! No costume no candy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendeere Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 My DD 9 hasn't gone the last few years, she just doesn't want to. She still dresses up for the school party but has no desire to go trick or treating. On the other hand, my friends 80 year old grandfather still goes every year, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booga12345 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Once they hit high school. We have not had any teenagers trick or treat at our house the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess7915 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Our city has laws about trick or treat and it's pretty strict. You have to stop at 12 yrs old and can only trick or treat between 6 - 8 pm. Several places around the city have "safe trick or treat" events for people but the age limit still applies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyc Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Heck I dress up and go with my 10 YR Old lmfao... We Loveee O'Hallows Eve... My son whos 16 has stopped but dresses up in eleborate costumes and scares the older kids 11-14 ages.. My Daughter still does and shes 14..its alot of fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleigh2 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) My kids all still go, we have a time frame in our town, usually 6~8. We just go around our neighborhood but there are alot of churches that have the trunk or treat around here too, I personally do not like to be driving around on halloween night..too many kids on the streets so we stay right here, golfcarts are a big mode of transportation in our neighborhood, it's kinda neat!!:) Oh my oldest is 12.....& YES I agree as long as you dress up it's all good!! Edited October 28, 2008 by amberleigh2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 M'eh...I don't care how old they are as long as they're dressed for the part. If they go out to even put a sheet over their heads, I'll give candy, but if you come to my door with just a bag in hand and expect something, you get a boot in the @ss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 our town actually has an ordinance that does not allow anyone over 12 to trick or treat. And you can't trick or treat after 9pm either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsa3janes Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 One of the local cities passed an ordiance this year to keep anyone over 13 yrs of age from trick or treating. This is because they have vandelism problems and it seems to start about this age. Most kids I know stopped by themselves when they are 12-13. It think as this is a good age. It does bother me when older teens come to the door in what could barely be considered a costume or none at all. And when they bring a car load of kids to the subdivision because they know it is the place to get "good" treats - that really bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leefamily23 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I cannot believe how many area's have actual age imposed rules. We have a time constraint for the event. It is 6-8pm. No age limits though. I do agree w/ the above posters- toddler, child, teen, adult- I don't care- but I want to see the spirit by an attempt at a costume. My son is 15, almost 16, and he will not be going. I asked him just the other day if he wanted to go w/ my neice and nephew (they are 4 &6). He said no, he's going bow hunting instead w/ his dad, and he'll will not get home until after it starts. I will set aside from candy for him from what I buy to pass out. He's still my baby I gues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princez916 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I can't believe all the cities/towns who are so concerned about regulating Halloween! Are there no other concerns in those areas? Are they really so worried that a 13 yo might get some candy?? I can understand the time thing, people don't want kids coming at all hours, but the age thing baffles me. How exactly do they enforce this? Do the kids have to carry their birth certificates with them? My son has a bf who has always looked much older then he is (he's now 15 and looks early 20's, has full beard, over 6' tall). I'm not sure what my kids are doing this year, they are all teenagers, but they went trick or treating last year and had a good time. We always get together with my brother and his kids and take the kids around my brother's neighborhood. I just can't imagine refusing a kid some candy because they are 12 or 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loves30 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 lol i had to laugh at this.. my son is 17 and loves to go now.. when he was younger he would not take part in it. at all. from age 2 till ohhh 7th grade. i do have two younger ones and its hard to get them into it also. but they do go and do it. i on the other hand feel.. if u have the holiday spirt no matter what age i think u should go and do it. i dress up and take the kids out we go all out for the house and let others come in and see. we have everyone room in the house done on the first fl. out side we have people from other towns to come and see. and ask when open doors are. so i still think if u have the spirit and u dress u should go. do i want candy not really just want to put a smile on somones elses face to see how we look. if they come to my door with no costume i say ohhh no treat u must want a trick.?? and then i make them sing or dance or something funny to earn it. lol HAPPY HOWLLOWEEN HAHAH howl lol get it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess7915 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I live in one of the cities with the age laws (as previously posted) and while I see the disappointment for some of the kids just over the age limit I do understand the reason for the laws. There are just too many trouble makers out there that ruin it. While I'm sure many of those older kids are well behaved - many are not. They just don't belong with the tiny kids out there. I've seen too many 16 and 17 year old kids picking on the younger ones, stealing candy, and just all out causing trouble. That's the reason for the rules. And no, if a 13 year old is with a parent and younger sibling a cop isn't going to pick him up. It just to keep the bands of older teens off the streets. Basically if you and your friends are trolling around in a car- you don't belong out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinn Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 We are going to be spending halloween at my dad's in Wisconsin, and apparently they not only mandate the times that kids can trick or treat there, but the DAY as well. Certain parts of the town go on Friday, and other parts of the town go on Saturday. I personally have no problem with the time mandates (from 5 - 8 pm) but who would want to tell their kids that they aren't allowed to go trick-or-treating on Friday because it's not their neighborhood's turn? That just doesn't make sense to me. Plus then you get kids out on both nights. Just seems like more of a mess to me... Luckily my dad lives in the area that gets to go Friday night so I don't have to try to explain it to my kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 My DD has not been since she was 13. She's 15 now. This Friday Night she has a Football game and the Band is dressing up for the football game (Away game). DS is 13, and he has not been since he was 11. We have done the trunk a treat and we go to friends family. Now they do fall festivals and halloween parties at church and a friends homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snomofinn Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 This has been an ongoing discussion in my household. I have two DDs one is 22 and the other is 15. My 22 year old says that my 15 yr old is too old to go trick or treating. I say its o.k. because the kids have a good time. All her friends dress up and they meet at our house and I make fun "halloween" themed snacks for them and then they go out. Trick or treating is only until 7:00pm in our town, so there back by 7:30ish and they go to a haunted house afterwards. I see nothing wrong with it. I would have to say we get about equal amounts of high schoolers and little kids at our house. So I say once your out of high school, then trick or treating should stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdarkness Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) we are doing halloween in our town on Saturday but thats because I live in East Texas and we cant have that interfere with our high school football but I live in a town of about 2000 and they shut down the down town and all the business's hand out candy and they have a carnival its nice and safe and everyone knows everyone. edit: would have helped if I answered the op question im spacey today..I think as long as you dress up there shouldnt be an age limit. My family love love halloween and always dress up Edited October 30, 2008 by msdarkness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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