When should you stop going Trick or Treating?

Halloween is soon upon us. But how old is too old? Should high school students be allowed to go around asking for candy? I stopped when I reached middle school. Just curious. :)

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asked Oct 11 '10 at 08:30

Steven Hibbs
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(Oct 11 '10 at 10:43) r0bErT4u

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It's not a tradition where I am from, but I don't think it should have an age limit. You could always go with your younger sister, or brother, or cousin, or.... People would just think you're looking after them. ;)

When you're older it's more about the nostalgia and the "feeling", not so much about the candy I think.

answered Oct 11 '10 at 08:38

Hanhart
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edited Oct 11 '10 at 08:38

True. I started taking by two younger brothers around after I stopped going for myself. Hey, I'm 23 and I still dress up every year! lol

(Oct 11 '10 at 08:40) Steven Hibbs

I'll never stop!!! Even if I am a little too old.. Doesn't mean I cant dress up for the family and the younglings. :)

answered Oct 11 '10 at 09:23

Yuma
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You and me both!!!!!

(Oct 11 '10 at 09:54) Steven Hibbs

I wanted to be Santa this year. xD

(Oct 11 '10 at 09:54) Yuma

Nice. Reminds me of The Nightmare Before Christmas! My girlfriend and I are going as pirates!

(Oct 13 '10 at 07:52) Steven Hibbs

I am not doing it again this year like I have done for the last 3 years. But I usually go to my friends house, and we play games, and walk around and look at peoples costumes. We are in costume the entire time. So a age limit? Well I am going to say 18. It would be odd for a 40 year old guy walking up to your house saying "Trick or Treat".

answered Oct 11 '10 at 10:49

Madison Tries
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edited Oct 11 '10 at 10:50

True. 40 might be a bit too old lol. Although my dad sometimes goes around to his friends house to see if they will give anything. Usually they don't. But that could be because he asks for random things in their house like lamps, rugs, tables...etc

(Oct 13 '10 at 07:54) Steven Hibbs

My mother never let me trick or treat. Now that I have the freedom to do it if I wanted, not once have I ever wanted to.

answered Oct 11 '10 at 11:44

Ben Grant
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If you have kids do you think you would let them? Or would it be their choice?

(Oct 13 '10 at 07:55) Steven Hibbs

I would probably let them choose, after all it is all just a bit of fun!

(Oct 13 '10 at 10:59) Ben Grant

I usually find an excuse to go, because I like candy. So I'll dress up as a dentist, or a tax collecter, or even once, a baby.

answered Oct 11 '10 at 11:57

HHBones
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Nice! Love the dentist and tax collector idea lol. Not so sure about the baby!

(Oct 13 '10 at 07:56) Steven Hibbs

When to stop 'dressing up in costumes & begging for candy door-to-door' should be an individual's choice. If the neighborhoods are safe & young kids being chaperoned, I see no reason to set a cut off age. If I get tagged for chaperone duty, I usually put on a costume. This year, I've been invited to a few Halloween Parties. I'll try to make an appearance at all of them =0p...

answered Oct 11 '10 at 15:55

r0bErT4u
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Agreed. I know it's all dependent on individual circumstances. I think Halloween Parties for adults (especially costume required ones) are a way for "big kids" to still enjoy the holiday...without being too creepy. lol

(Oct 13 '10 at 07:57) Steven Hibbs

I haven't gone since like 6th grade, but I live in like hick town country, so there aren't that many houses to go to anyway. For an age limit, I'd say you shouldn't go if you're over like 16, unless you're actually going to have fun. If you're just going to get food from people, that isn't all that fun anyway.

However. I've considered going this year as an IRS collector and just taking 30% of their candy and walking away. That would be fun.

answered Oct 13 '10 at 00:05

GavinRoskamp
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I think 30% is very fair!

I have to admit, even as a former chaperon, I would still get just as much candy as the kids I was escorting. lol

(Oct 13 '10 at 08:01) Steven Hibbs

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