Rules at my house: if you look older than 13-14, no candy unless you're with a smaller child. Smaller child gets 2-3 pieces, you get 1.
No costume, no candy, no ifs ands or buts about it. If I have to spend money on candy, you need a costume-and don't throw a pillowcase over your head with eyes cut out. Make it a good costume.
I usually go all out for Halloween. It's my favorite holiday. I actually own 10 fog machines, 5-6 strobe lights, a 6 ft Jason voorhees, several vampires, a endless tunnel, and a full fledged cemetery complete with mausoleum. I make the kids walk through a tunnel to get to my porch to get their candy. We chase them with a chainsaw, and scare the crap out of kids and parents alike. Last year some teenage kid decided to hit my son and a fight ensued, so there's no Halloween this year at my house. Next year, we'll see.
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