Trick or treat rain options - Thursday forecast

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Anonymous wrote:Do not do an indoor option. Rain gear and go. It is Halloween. Teach them to be resilient in subpar weather. Even if they only want to go to a few houses, that is fine.

Indoor is a complete parent cop out.

Haha you’re so intense! What do you for a living? I like your answer and not being rude. I’m genuinely curious and feel like your intensity prob serves you well in some capacity.

NP here. Is going trick or treating in the rain really considered intense? I guess it would shock you that we (& many others at the same park) just camped in a tent in the pouring rain this weekend. I think carrying an umbrella and going trick or treating in the rain is pretty standard. At least, it was when I was a kid.
Don’t you guys ever go out in the rain just to let your kids play in the puddles?

No. My kid has sensory issues and hates rain. Any other quesitons?

So when it rains he stays home all day? Ridiculous!

Don't judge, you don't know the child and you don't know the situation.

NP. +1 You have no idea what we've gone through with our sensory-avoidant kid, who would cry if anything wet touched her skin even as an infant. I will still take her ToT-ing on Thursday, but even with a raincoat, umbrella & rainboots, it's going to be rough on all of us. Yes, we see therapists and have for years. Save your judgment.

Then this thread isn't for you, or other kids with sensory issues. The OP asked for ideas for her young kids who are excited to trick or treat and posted in the general parenting forum. To NT parents with NT kids, the idea of nixing ToTing because of a little rain seems ridiculous. If your situation is different, you can safely assume they aren't referring to you or your child. I hope you have a fun and safe Halloween, whatever you decide to do.

No, I’m sorry, people with SN kids don’t have to be relegated only to the special needs forum.

NP and I love of you swooped in and made this thread all about you. It seems like you already have a plan for rain on Halloween that is specific to your child and yet you still have to stir the pot!

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Anonymous wrote:Yes our plan is umbrellas and boots and charging on.

I don't remember any rainy Halloweens growing up, but there probably was at least one? No idea.

We can’t really answer this question for you.

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Rain poncho ghost costume.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not do an indoor option. Rain gear and go. It is Halloween. Teach them to be resilient in subpar weather. Even if they only want to go to a few houses, that is fine.

Indoor is a complete parent cop out.

Haha you’re so intense! What do you for a living? I like your answer and not being rude. I’m genuinely curious and feel like your intensity prob serves you well in some capacity.

NP here. Is going trick or treating in the rain really considered intense? I guess it would shock you that we (& many others at the same park) just camped in a tent in the pouring rain this weekend. I think carrying an umbrella and going trick or treating in the rain is pretty standard. At least, it was when I was a kid.
Don’t you guys ever go out in the rain just to let your kids play in the puddles?

No. My kid has sensory issues and hates rain. Any other quesitons?

Hates rain or hates the feel of rain on his/her skin? If the latter, try one of those large clear bell umbrellas. There are some on Amazon that you can get next day with Prime. I had a friend like this as a kid and with rain boots, lined nylon pants that kept the water out and one of those umbrellas, he survived trick or treating for several years without rain ever touching his skin. Just just huddled under that and kept his hands and head inside the umbrella.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not do an indoor option. Rain gear and go. It is Halloween. Teach them to be resilient in subpar weather. Even if they only want to go to a few houses, that is fine.

Indoor is a complete parent cop out.

Haha you’re so intense! What do you for a living? I like your answer and not being rude. I’m genuinely curious and feel like your intensity prob serves you well in some capacity.

I’m a SAHM but was in the military once upon a time. I’m really not intense, but I feel like working through varying levels of discomfort is good for kids. We are in the Midwest now and something, be it rain or snow, is always falling from the sky on Halloween. My kids never complain, ToT at running speed, and usually have their coats, hats, and gloves flung off by mid way through and are soaked by the end. They don’t mind and love it.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not do an indoor option. Rain gear and go. It is Halloween. Teach them to be resilient in subpar weather. Even if they only want to go to a few houses, that is fine.

Indoor is a complete parent cop out.

Haha you’re so intense! What do you for a living? I like your answer and not being rude. I’m genuinely curious and feel like your intensity prob serves you well in some capacity.

NP here. Is going trick or treating in the rain really considered intense? I guess it would shock you that we (& many others at the same park) just camped in a tent in the pouring rain this weekend. I think carrying an umbrella and going trick or treating in the rain is pretty standard. At least, it was when I was a kid.
Don’t you guys ever go out in the rain just to let your kids play in the puddles?

No. My kid has sensory issues and hates rain. Any other quesitons?

Hates rain or hates the feel of rain on his/her skin? If the latter, try one of those large clear bell umbrellas. There are some on Amazon that you can get next day with Prime. I had a friend like this as a kid and with rain boots, lined nylon pants that kept the water out and one of those umbrellas, he survived trick or treating for several years without rain ever touching his skin. Just just huddled under that and kept his hands and head inside the umbrella.

Doesn’t like the feel of it on his skin, but gotten better as he’s gotten older. But generally we do not play in the rain.

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A lot of people don’t play in the rain but can function in rain if they have to. I have curly hair so I hate when it rains. I also hate getting wet when I’m dressed. But I can handle running to my car and into the building if it rains. Most kids are similar... if they want to ToT they will deal with the rain even if it’s uncomfortable. If they can’t deal they’ll choose to stay home and eat the candy you bought. Really the only two options and they’ll survive either one.

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Anonymous wrote:Teacher and parent, here, and LOL at the idea that a child with rain issues is going to get through life just fine with such enabling. You are doing your kid no favors.

Throw them in the yard in a swimsuit under the sprinklers. Repeat. Spare the rest of us the insanity of having to deal with the expectation of catering to this.

You sound like a horrible teacher. My nephew has no SN but hates going out in the rain. Can’t imagine it would be fun to tell him to suck it up. He’d be miserable the whole time! Why would you FORCE a kid to do that and ruin their Halloween when there are indoor options? Halloween isn’t boot camp or a sport or a competition. It’s supposed to be fun! Also sounds like OPs kids are very young.

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Are your children so fragile that they melt in rain?

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Anonymous wrote:Do not do an indoor option. Rain gear and go. It is Halloween. Teach them to be resilient in subpar weather. Even if they only want to go to a few houses, that is fine.

Indoor is a complete parent cop out.

Haha you’re so intense! What do you for a living? I like your answer and not being rude. I’m genuinely curious and feel like your intensity prob serves you well in some capacity.

NP here. Is going trick or treating in the rain really considered intense? I guess it would shock you that we (& many others at the same park) just camped in a tent in the pouring rain this weekend. I think carrying an umbrella and going trick or treating in the rain is pretty standard. At least, it was when I was a kid.
Don’t you guys ever go out in the rain just to let your kids play in the puddles?

No. My kid has sensory issues and hates rain. Any other quesitons?

Hates rain or hates the feel of rain on his/her skin? If the latter, try one of those large clear bell umbrellas. There are some on Amazon that you can get next day with Prime. I had a friend like this as a kid and with rain boots, lined nylon pants that kept the water out and one of those umbrellas, he survived trick or treating for several years without rain ever touching his skin. Just just huddled under that and kept his hands and head inside the umbrella.

Doesn’t like the feel of it on his skin, but gotten better as he’s gotten older. But generally we do not play in the rain.

Is this an actual DX or just something your child complains about? Seriously interested. Truly, I have never heard of this.

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I’m a 41yo woman and I have no desire to walk around in the rain. It isn’t something you have to overcome. DH can take kids out if he wants. I will be staying home handing out candy.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not do an indoor option. Rain gear and go. It is Halloween. Teach them to be resilient in subpar weather. Even if they only want to go to a few houses, that is fine.

Indoor is a complete parent cop out.

Haha you’re so intense! What do you for a living? I like your answer and not being rude. I’m genuinely curious and feel like your intensity prob serves you well in some capacity.

NP here. Is going trick or treating in the rain really considered intense? I guess it would shock you that we (& many others at the same park) just camped in a tent in the pouring rain this weekend. I think carrying an umbrella and going trick or treating in the rain is pretty standard. At least, it was when I was a kid.
Don’t you guys ever go out in the rain just to let your kids play in the puddles?

No. My kid has sensory issues and hates rain. Any other quesitons?

Hates rain or hates the feel of rain on his/her skin? If the latter, try one of those large clear bell umbrellas. There are some on Amazon that you can get next day with Prime. I had a friend like this as a kid and with rain boots, lined nylon pants that kept the water out and one of those umbrellas, he survived trick or treating for several years without rain ever touching his skin. Just just huddled under that and kept his hands and head inside the umbrella.

Doesn’t like the feel of it on his skin, but gotten better as he’s gotten older. But generally we do not play in the rain.

Is this an actual DX or just something your child complains about? Seriously interested. Truly, I have never heard of this.

Yes, diagnosed as a toddler. I encourage you to do research on it. For everyone who just says suck it up, you have no idea what we have been dealing with for years and how hard it is. A little sympathy from teachers goes a long way.

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Anonymous wrote:The only options are go in the rain or don't go. They aren't moving Halloween.

But my little Larlo doesn't like rain!

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Anonymous wrote:There's a 30% chance of light rain from 11-4 and 0% at 6pm. Let's all relax.

agree

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Anonymous wrote:There's a 30% chance of light rain from 11-4 and 0% at 6pm. Let's all relax.

agree

Noooooooooo...wanted a rain out....