Tag: trick or treating

We’ve probably all been within earshot of this question on Halloween night: Someone handing out candy to a porch full of costumed kids hesitates when a particularly tall one steps forward: “Aren’t you a little old to be trick-or-treating?”

Is there an age that is considered too old to trick-or-treat? Or should any school-age kid who gets dressed up and walks the neighborhoods be able to participate?

It’s a dilemma that’s being bandied about on social media as the holiday approaches.

Some are saying trick-or-treating should be cut off at middle school. (Ouch. That’s harsh! Some of those kids are only 11.)

A larger contingent seems to be pushing for a wider acceptance of any school-age kid in search of candy. They’re saying kids should be able to be kids on Halloween night – and people should not be asking if they are old enough to have a driver’s license.

What do you think? Should there be a cut-off point for tweens and teens?

Take the poll and leave your thoughts in the comments.

We’d love to know how you’re leaning … as the witching hour approaches and kids who aren’t trick-or-treating still have time to stock up on eggs and toilet paper.

Article via MLive