Not letting neighbors hand out candy at Halloween

[Anonymous]

Spinning off the other thread I'd guess this is so parents can drink together while the kids are corraled in one spot.
We will all be old someday and enjoy seeing little kids. No need for the PP to be mean spirited about boomers.

[Anonymous]

I’m super petty and hate to be told how to live my life so I’d definitely put a sign out there to let the kids knows that they are welcome and then I’d stand outside and hand out candy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should get full size candy bars and hang out on their front lawn. The kids will figure it out.

+1.

I hate the central candy idea, it's not fun at all. My neighborhood set one up so that all the parents could sit in the common and drink and snack together while the kids ran around (but didn't ToT, because candy was out on a table). Such a bummer.

Right half the fun us walking around the neighborhood at night. Can not imagine just going to a spot getting a few pieces and going home. I would head to another neighborhood..

[Anonymous]

Tell the HOA to F off. Lots of lawn decorations will help, they can get a megaphone and yell candy get your candy, full sized bars or homemade treats will make sure they return and tell their friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My parents have lived in a close in neighborhood for over 30 years. When we were kids and even after, my parents were heavily involved in the civic association, block parties, school events, and were always helping a hand. In the last few years they have been less involved but have always been "good neighbors." Last year, the people on their street decided they would have a joint trick or treating where kids cam to one central location to hand out treats. My parents have always enjoyed Halloween and seeing kids in their costumes. Last year the neighbors told kids not to go to any houses because candy was only available at one location. Some of the older kids came any way. My parents are not trying to be hostile but really would like to see the kids. My father is thinking of putting a sign in the lawn saying "treats are here."

They tried to explain to the organizing neighbor that they would like to have kids come to their house and were told "we are changing the rules and kids can't come to your house."

Any suggestions beyond the sign?

Lead paint really did a number on Boomers.

l

No doubt, it's a "safety" concern. They don't want kids wandering the neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But... the entire point is to go door to door! Otherwise it's a boring candy grab at a boring table. Unless there are activities and events in the central square?

Anyway, unless this is the binding decision of an HOA or a temporary police order to keep the peace, a mere neighborhood association cannot forbid people going door to door on Halloween.

Your parents should speak up on the listserve and say that they are opposed to the central candy grab idea, and that any trick-or-treater who comes to their door will be given candy.

Neighborhood associations do these things because they believe people agree or will at least not disagree. The only way to counter bad ideas from that quarter is to speak up and encourage others to do so. Courteously, of course.

Similar concept to the trunk or treat. Sooo BORING! The kids just kept circling around until the candy was gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My parents have lived in a close in neighborhood for over 30 years. When we were kids and even after, my parents were heavily involved in the civic association, block parties, school events, and were always helping a hand. In the last few years they have been less involved but have always been "good neighbors." Last year, the people on their street decided they would have a joint trick or treating where kids cam to one central location to hand out treats. My parents have always enjoyed Halloween and seeing kids in their costumes. Last year the neighbors told kids not to go to any houses because candy was only available at one location. Some of the older kids came any way. My parents are not trying to be hostile but really would like to see the kids. My father is thinking of putting a sign in the lawn saying "treats are here."

They tried to explain to the organizing neighbor that they would like to have kids come to their house and were told "we are changing the rules and kids can't come to your house."

Any suggestions beyond the sign?

Lead paint really did a number on Boomers.

l

No doubt, it's a "safety" concern. They don't want kids wandering the neighborhood.

Oh please!!!!! That is the lamest excuse I’ve ever heard.

[Anonymous]

I remember taking my kids to empty streets and the joy of the elderly homeowners to finally have treaters. They ended up giving them too much candy though. It was nice for the kids too to be received so warmly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should get full size candy bars and hang out on their front lawn. The kids will figure it out.

+1.

I hate the central candy idea, it's not fun at all. My neighborhood set one up so that all the parents could sit in the common and drink and snack together while the kids ran around (but didn't ToT, because candy was out on a table). Such a bummer.

yes this is why they do it - for the parents

Boooo on them. You can have a firepit and drinks literally any other night of the year. Do it on Nov 5 (Guy Fawkes) or Nov 10 (night before Veterans Day).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But... the entire point is to go door to door! Otherwise it's a boring candy grab at a boring table. Unless there are activities and events in the central square?

Anyway, unless this is the binding decision of an HOA or a temporary police order to keep the peace, a mere neighborhood association cannot forbid people going door to door on Halloween.

Your parents should speak up on the listserve and say that they are opposed to the central candy grab idea, and that any trick-or-treater who comes to their door will be given candy.

Neighborhood associations do these things because they believe people agree or will at least not disagree. The only way to counter bad ideas from that quarter is to speak up and encourage others to do so. Courteously, of course.

Similar concept to the trunk or treat. Sooo BORING! The kids just kept circling around until the candy was gone.

Right? Trunk or Treat was started by churches as another way to control their members and it's sad that the idea has spread.

[Anonymous]

I wonder if the group arranging the central location is one of those drinking families who want to turn Halloween into a kegger and it's just easier for them not having to walk the kids around and ruin their vibe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They should get full size candy bars and hang out on their front lawn. The kids will figure it out.

+1!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But... the entire point is to go door to door! Otherwise it's a boring candy grab at a boring table. Unless there are activities and events in the central square?

Anyway, unless this is the binding decision of an HOA or a temporary police order to keep the peace, a mere neighborhood association cannot forbid people going door to door on Halloween.

Your parents should speak up on the listserve and say that they are opposed to the central candy grab idea, and that any trick-or-treater who comes to their door will be given candy.

Neighborhood associations do these things because they believe people agree or will at least not disagree. The only way to counter bad ideas from that quarter is to speak up and encourage others to do so. Courteously, of course.

Similar concept to the trunk or treat. Sooo BORING! The kids just kept circling around until the candy was gone.

Right? Trunk or Treat was started by churches as another way to control their members and it's sad that the idea has spread.

That's not true. It was a safery issue going to various homes plus Covid. Not a problem if you live in a safe area and know your neighbors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But... the entire point is to go door to door! Otherwise it's a boring candy grab at a boring table. Unless there are activities and events in the central square?

Anyway, unless this is the binding decision of an HOA or a temporary police order to keep the peace, a mere neighborhood association cannot forbid people going door to door on Halloween.

Your parents should speak up on the listserve and say that they are opposed to the central candy grab idea, and that any trick-or-treater who comes to their door will be given candy.

Neighborhood associations do these things because they believe people agree or will at least not disagree. The only way to counter bad ideas from that quarter is to speak up and encourage others to do so. Courteously, of course.

Similar concept to the trunk or treat. Sooo BORING! The kids just kept circling around until the candy was gone.

Right? Trunk or Treat was started by churches as another way to control their members and it's sad that the idea has spread.

That's not true. It was a safery issue going to various homes plus Covid. Not a problem if you live in a safe area and know your neighbors.

Your position is that trunk or treat started with COVID?

[Anonymous]

This is so bizarre, I feel terrible for the children who won't get a true trick or treating experience because they have psychotic paranoid parents who don't trust their neighbors!!!