My 15 yo DS is going. He has younger friends in the neighborhood and said the alternative was another friend who was going to have alcohol at his house. DS is not into drinking and would rather dress up and get candy. He is excited about ToT and it’s so sweet.

One year when I was 11 or 12 someone refused to give candy to my friend and me, fully dressed in costumes, because we were “too old”! I never refuse anyone candy who shows up in costume. Hell, I’d give candy to adults in costume too. I always buy too much anyways and am happy to get rid of it!

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Anonymous wrote:When I was a tall fifth grader, age 10, I did have some lady grumpily tell me she didn’t have to give candy to children older than 12. That has really stuck with me. Don’t be that person.

Trick or treat is for children. 12 is too old.

Did you catch the part where I was 10

Ok, what did you mean?

My point was that people making assumptions about children’s ages are often incorrect.

Ok gotcha!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I was a tall fifth grader, age 10, I did have some lady grumpily tell me she didn’t have to give candy to children older than 12. That has really stuck with me. Don’t be that person.

Trick or treat is for children. 12 is too old.

Did you catch the part where I was 10

Ok, what did you mean?

My point was that people making assumptions about children’s ages are often incorrect.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I was a tall fifth grader, age 10, I did have some lady grumpily tell me she didn’t have to give candy to children older than 12. That has really stuck with me. Don’t be that person.

Trick or treat is for children. 12 is too old.

Did you catch the part where I was 10

Ok, what did you mean?

I'd say 21. I trick or treated until I was 17, some kids are young for their age and don't like going to parties and doing other things. Kids grow up faster these days for many reasons so why turn a kid over 12 away?

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Anonymous wrote:When I was a tall fifth grader, age 10, I did have some lady grumpily tell me she didn’t have to give candy to children older than 12. That has really stuck with me. Don’t be that person.

Trick or treat is for children. 12 is too old.

Did you catch the part where I was 10

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Anonymous wrote:I was shamed in 8th grade for trick or treating. I was a late bloomer and still felt very young. It was really upsetting to me.

Anyone who comes to my door in costume is welcome to candy. It’s just cheap candy, let’s not make it all precious.

Same. I was 13 and out with 3 friends. An old woman screamed at us that we were too old and slammed the door in our faces. It has stuck with me for years. So I give candy to everyone.

Ugh im so sorry for the both of you. I too, was a "young" middle schooler, thankfully, i don't remember adults giving my friends and i a hard time. I really just wanted to still be a kid and enjoy my childhood. Thats what kids should do.

Anonymous wrote:I was shamed in 8th grade for trick or treating. I was a late bloomer and still felt very young. It was really upsetting to me.

Anyone who comes to my door in costume is welcome to candy. It’s just cheap candy, let’s not make it all precious.

Same. I was 13 and out with 3 friends. An old woman screamed at us that we were too old and slammed the door in our faces. It has stuck with me for years. So I give candy to everyone.

When my kids were toddlers, I remember thinking a bunch of middle schoolers were too old. Now I have teenagers. My 13 and 15 year olds went trick or treating last year in costumes. I know my 14yo plans to go.

As long as you come between dusk and 8pm, and you’re reasonably polite, you can have candy.