By mandy

October 29, 2009 9:08 AM | Link to this

I say let kids be kids, and you are one until you turn 18. Enjoy it while you can because once its gone its gone forever, Don’t rush kids to grow up, it go’s by fast enough :)

By Is this 4 Real?

October 29, 2009 9:51 AM | Link to this

Is this story a joke? High school aged kids!?!? The word LOSER comes to mind. If my high-school aged kid tried to go trick or treating, I’d hand him a job application and tell him to pull his head out of his lazy butt. If your old enough to drive and you show up on my porch with a goodie sack, you’ll be lucky if I don’t take your candy from you and give it to a little kid!

By Trish

October 29, 2009 11:50 AM | Link to this

I think that as long as they are not running over the little kids, using manners, and being respectful I have no problem with them trick or treating. It is when they are rude and running over the littler kids that I have a problem with it.

By Pharrell

October 29, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this

You show up at my door from 6-8 on Beggar’s Night and you get candy. I don’t care how old you are or if you’re in costume. Have a little fun with it, folks.

By Bee

October 29, 2009 12:15 PM | Link to this

I think it’s fine for HS kids to Trick or Treat as long as they’re in a costume. Just going house to house in your day to day clothes wanting candy is so GREEDY!

By PARENT

October 29, 2009 12:20 PM | Link to this

you are never too old for candy or Halloween, so if you put on a costume and go trick-or-treating, who cares how old you are

By Crystal

October 29, 2009 12:22 PM | Link to this

I wen’t Trick or Treating all the way until I was 17 and pregnant.So i don’t see a problem as long as they are dressed up.Halloween is for everyone.

By chuckjav

October 29, 2009 12:37 PM | Link to this

Halloween trick-or-treating is for EVERYONE; age should not be a factor. What next…limiting Christmas and Chanukah gift giving to elementary school children only?

By R J..Miamisburg, Oh

October 29, 2009 1:33 PM | Link to this

If you are a Teenager& come to my house, You will get candy. OK So it will be the CRAP candy that you get, BUT you will get candy. I am talking the CandyCorn or Mike and Ikes, but you will get candy. I give my best candy for the younger kids. The Resses Cup and Snickers or Mars Bars or KitKats. So make this down. One year I put a NO One Over 15. Don’t stop. It worked. When a kid that is bigger then I am, comes to my door asking for Candy. WELL.. You over 15, You get the Crap kind.

By --xs--

October 29, 2009 2:40 PM | Link to this

Well… Halloween is for all kids. I think we should all stop forcing our kids to grow up so darn fast. Let them have some fun. As for the posts from people who have stated the kid is a loser, well I say your a loser. These kids need to have some fun. That is what trick or treat is about. 17 or 7 does not matter. If the kids are being good and respectful we should encourage this will a little candy. Have fun this weekend kids. And if you decide to soap some windows… nail the ones who give youa job application instead of candy. Happy Halloween

By oldtimer

October 29, 2009 2:40 PM | Link to this

I have less problems with the idea of older kids dressing up and going trick-or-treating than I do with the parents who dress up their babies (who obviously won’t be eating the candy) and bring them out, complete with sacks or pails for “the kids’ candy”.

By KAREN

October 29, 2009 3:15 PM | Link to this

I think it would be ok for HS to participate in halloween activites but maybe it would be better if the older kids had a night for their age and then a night for the smaller kids. Because some older kids can be very disrespectful and that take the fun from the little ones.

By Angie

October 29, 2009 3:42 PM | Link to this

I agree with the person who said they have a bigger problem with the parents taking out the babies. As far as the teens, as long as they have a costume on they will get something but the kids who are like 3-13 will always get the best candy from me.

By HIGH SCHOOLER

October 29, 2009 3:44 PM | Link to this

trick or treating isn’t limited anywhere by anyone. High school kids go around to hang out with friends and have fun. We just live all the years possible as a kid before we hit adulthood.

By Pearl

October 29, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this

I find it funny how people talk about 16-18 yr olds as ‘kids’ yet if you call them a ‘kid’ they take offence. That age group is old enough to drive, have a job, pay bills, etc… Do they really need to go around to get free candy?

By Witchy Woman

October 29, 2009 4:11 PM | Link to this

I’m all for teenagers trick-or-treating but would prefer they make an effort and show up in a costume. I know teenagers want to be thought of as adults, but they truly are still kids! So let’s let them have their fun. It won’t be long before reality kicks in, and we all know how UN-fun that can be. No matter what your age, you get candy bars at our house!

By kelleyredd

October 29, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this

I think halloween is for everyone. I would much rather them come to each house and ask than steal my kids bag. It’s often called bag snatching. I think it allows a kid to be a kid. I was 16 and wanted to go trick or treating but I felt pressured to be “cool”. Lets not take away the innocence

By M

October 29, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this

Everyone always tells their children not to griw up too fast. Everyone. So why would we tell them to grow up now? If you’ve got the money to participate in passing out candy and being festive, why would you turn anyone away? Even if they are old enough to work and drive, let them be kids for this night.

By Sara

October 29, 2009 4:53 PM | Link to this

I work with HS kids. Despite everything you may hear or think, the vast majority are good kids. Emphasis on kids! And they love to have fun and eat candy. Why not? They are just kids! Better this than TPing your house! And I definitely agree that the people out with babies are NOT fooling anyone! Really, who is the candy for? Yet people give them candy and coo over the toothless babies! I find them more annoying than teens. If teens are in costumes and polite, let them enjoy their youth awhile longer! Quit being Scrooges, people!

By Tracy

October 29, 2009 5:51 PM | Link to this

You are never to old to be a kid! As long as they are dressed up and acting responsibly, then have at it!

By racer

October 29, 2009 6:20 PM | Link to this

Being a kid when you’re a kid is great.That being said, I think that dressing up and going ‘begging” should end around 12.After that, stay home and hand out candy or take out a younger child.I don’t give candy to anyone in High School or not dressed in costume.

By LM

October 29, 2009 7:36 PM | Link to this

High school kids trick-or-treating? I think not. The little reprobates should be home catching up or getting ahead on school work. Plus, when these kids “dress up” it’s usually some charcoal on their face and an old army field jacket. Hardly a costume.

By Randy B

October 29, 2009 7:55 PM | Link to this

Free candy is free candy. Enjoy the night. High school kids are just that ….KIDS. Let them enjoy being a kid. Adult life is soon approaching them and it sucks!!

By Bridle Creek

October 29, 2009 8:21 PM | Link to this

No, they’re the ones that cause the problems, if they were where they should be it would be in jail.

By Kathy

October 29, 2009 9:59 PM | Link to this

When I was a teenager I volunteered to take the little kids with me so I could go trick or treating as well. Parents cannot be in two places at once to give out treats and to go with their kids at the same time. Problem solved for them and me.

By Danny

October 29, 2009 10:52 PM | Link to this

It’s abt having fun and enjoying Halloween. I enjoyed dressing up and going out up until I was 45 years old. Then my kids got a lil older and decided for me it just wasn’t kewl. Now at 51, I thought abt joining in with my grandkids. I know they would enjoy it as much as I. Never to old!

By Linda Cardiff

October 30, 2009 2:03 AM | Link to this

I think it’s ok for teenagers to go trick or treating. Kids today grow up to fast. Let them have some fun,as long as that is what they are doing.

By Tim Clarke

October 30, 2009 5:22 AM | Link to this

They ? should be, “Should teens be allowed to go trick or treating?” Absolutely Yes. Costumes optional. As long as their respectful, this is an evening of safe childhood fun. Let them be children for as long as they want. The negative comments are exactly what we don’t want our teens to embrace. Compared to less safe weekend options, Beggar’s Night should be open to any young person through late teens.

By steve

October 30, 2009 8:56 AM | Link to this

I have have two seperate bags that I hand out to the trick or treaters. Any teeange girl, young kid or mom always get a handfull of candy. When it comes to teenage boys they all get a rotten potato.

By angela

October 30, 2009 9:15 AM | Link to this

i don’t really mind unless you get kids that about plow over my 2 yr old to get ahead of her at a house to get candy. come on she is 2!!! she doesn’t move that fast yet.

By Angel

October 30, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

lets call a pig a pig - if the Kids ( under 18) and are not rude, crude and evil, who really cares people - wouldnt we all rather they be trick or treating than so many other negative things??? Let’s support them in a positive way- if this is a way to show them that we adults are always so freaking judgmental and demeaning- Remember - they already think we are outsiders, dont push them away — I have 4 kids and I want to cary this family tradition on forever,well ok - til 18 - however mine usually stop in middle school so they can stay hm and help dad with the haunted yard!!!!!

By A Mother

October 30, 2009 9:21 AM | Link to this

The way i look at it would rather have the teenagers out Trick or Treating then going to partys and getting drunk then driving home.Who knows how many people will get hurt or die this weekend because of it.

By Brittany

October 30, 2009 9:49 AM | Link to this

They should be allowed to trick or treat! I’m in high school, I have a job, and I trick or treat with my friends every year! It’s just something we do for fun, and in costume.

By null

October 30, 2009 9:57 AM | Link to this

You never know..they may be going to dontate the candy to children who are ill and cannot go…let them enjoy…

By Enough

October 30, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this

Get real people!! This is just a fun holiday. Babies to adults, I’ll even give candy to parents dressed up. IT’S JUST A FUN HOLIDAY, quit being scrooges.

By Sarah

October 30, 2009 11:10 AM | Link to this

Who cares how old you are! If you dress up, are polite and come to my door, you get candy (full-size candy bars at that!).

By Josh

October 30, 2009 11:19 AM | Link to this

Why not? Adults still dress up and go out to party. As long as the high school kids put effort into their costume, it’s fine with me.

By kncjr

October 30, 2009 11:22 AM | Link to this

I have to say I was surprised by the comments here. I usually get the 15-18 year olds, not in costume and smoking. Figuring if you are old enough to smoke you are too old for trick or treat. But after reading all the responses maybe I’ve been a little too harsh. So this year, you come to my house and you’ll get candy. Thanks for all the opinions.

By lil ol lady

October 30, 2009 12:01 PM | Link to this

im 92 and still go trick-or-treat…however..since they turned it into beggar’s nite..and curtailed the time…i am only able to make it to one or two doors…

By campinqueen

October 30, 2009 1:20 PM | Link to this

I agree with all those who say it doesn’t matter how old you are; as long as everyone is just having good clean fun and being respectful (there are way worse things teenagers could be doing). Lighten Up!

By Jenna

October 30, 2009 4:37 PM | Link to this

I think any age is fine for candy and Halloween! I am a mother of a little one, and we will be going out with him… we are also giving candy to everyone that is dressed up! People need to realize this is a giving thing, show these teens some love, Lord knows if they get it at home!

By TrickOrTreatingTeen

October 31, 2009 3:11 PM | Link to this

I think Halloween is a night for anyone to go out and have some fun. Many teens have rough lives and just want a night of fun. There’s so much pressure being a teen. Grades, parents, peers…sometimes teens need a way to forget about all that and just be a kid! And no matter what teens may say or think or do, they’re all kids at heart whether they’re willing to admit it or not. So lighten up, people, and give us kids a break!

By db

November 3, 2009 11:07 AM | Link to this

why not I rather see them doing that than at a party somewere drinking and driving

By reggie98ud

November 3, 2009 12:15 PM | Link to this

I don’t have a problem with the older kids. My kids and I dress up in costumes and scare them, they have fun with it. We leave the little ones alone. My problem is with all the people who drive their kids in from Dayton to go Trick-or-Treating in my Kettering Neighborhood because their hood isn’t safe and we give out better candy. I almost gave her kids the Charlie Brown Treatment, Rocks all around!!

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