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ArmaniMan · 10-22-2011, 08:42 PM

In recent years I have stopped handing out candy because only teenagers were coming around and I found that ridiculous- if you can buy your own candy, your too old to be trick or treating. The last time I went out I was probably 13 and I felt really silly doing it- so I figured it was a good time to end the tradition. At 21+ there are plenty of adult halloween parties to attend.

MyTrixie143 · 10-22-2011, 08:50 PM

Do what you want and feel comfortable with.

I stopped going when I was in middle school but I really wasn't into the candy or dressing up thing so I didn't go often. I handed out candy more often as I just wanted to see all the different costumes.

I think it does vary by location. My home town adults are known to go and you see many older teens. My friend was 22 before she stopped going, lol. Pretty much as another poster said, if you had a costume and was going door to door you earned the candy.

It would be kinda fun though to have trick or treating for our dogs. I love dressing them up and they love getting goodies. I remember my last year that I went I took my cocker spaniel with me. She carried a little pumpkin basket in her mouth and she got lots of treats, lol.

capt_noonie · 10-22-2011, 09:33 PM

Too old. If you're old enough to get into a club why would want to go trick or treating? Last time I went I was 14 and almost every house asked arent we too old? If I wasn't such a b word back then I would have realized.. now looking back yes TOO OLD.

Why don't you go to a club or something? You live in LA, plenty of options.

Jennxling · 10-22-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Too old. If you're old enough to get into a club why would want to go trick or treating? Last time I went I was 14 and almost every house asked arent we too old? If I wasn't such a b word back then I would have realized.. now looking back yes TOO OLD.

Why don't you go to a club or something? You live in LA, plenty of options.

lol last time I went was 15 I think...or maybe 16. Idk, it was normal. lol Plenty people our age were going as well. My roommate went last year (23 yrs. old) in Brentwood and some were saying that it was nice to see older kids still trick-or-treating. lol Well, I'm tired of clubs and parties. She wanted to go so we decided to all go together.

AbbysMom08 · 10-22-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmdt

I think you are way too old. Come on 21 and 24. I would not be happy if someone that old came to my door. Go buy a bag of candy and be done with it.
My son is 13 and I think this will be it for him too.

susan lynn · 10-23-2011, 08:27 AM

I would be concerned about opening my door to an older teenager or young adult especially if they wore a mask or I didn't know them personally. Because of the increase in home invasions. We don't have trick or treaters because we live to far off the road.

yorkietalkjilly · 10-23-2011, 08:33 AM

Sounds like fun!

chachi · 10-23-2011, 09:15 AM

Now I may be the minority but I have alot of adults that go trick or treating in my neighborhood and I dont give it a second thought. I would especially love it if I could see a cute dog all dressed up for Halloween. Especially because I think Im the only one that dresses my dogs for Halloween.I always make sure Ive got plenty of candy for whoever that comes to my door. If you want to go tick or treating then do it.

Lil Sis · 10-23-2011, 10:56 AM

there was something on the radio about how people were not buying candy to handout. Times are very tough and people have to cut corners where they can. In the past we have spent a LOT on candy.. this year I have purchased two bags... that is it .. then lights out.

I don't have anything against you all having fun, a party or event like that. I think it is the expecting free treats that I question. I used to LOVE Halloween, I dressed up for Halloween until just a few years ago. I either dressed for school (I am a teacher) or a private party, or to an event that I took my girls to. I always made the most elaborate costumes for them until middle school (then they wanted to make their own

)!! Now I made costumes for my dogs

I really understand having fun, and I guess the age of going door to door is regional. If someone came to may door that I knew was over ..say.. 15 ..I would NOT give them candy!! I would not think too well of them.
At 21 you are an adult... going door to door is for CHILDREN .. at least where I live.

capt_noonie · 10-23-2011, 12:20 PM

A lot of kids from the city where I grew up went trick or treating well into their teens. There is a rich gated neighborhood that gave out full size candy bars and some even gave out dollar bills. That's why they kept going. But bc it was a gated neighborhood, it was ok. They knew the kids. If I were giving out candy I would kind of be expecting to see the neighborhood kids, whether it be a ritzy area like Brentwood or anywhere really. Not strangers, and esp no adults if they weren't out with children. Chaperoning kids is totally fine IMO.

But I don't get it, how are you tired of clubbing? You're only 21? We don't do the club thing anymore either, but I think we are too old. We are in our early 30s. We also really love Halloween, and we always have really elaborate costumes, but this year we are doing the Zombie walk in Long Beach, and the parade in West Hollywood. Both things are free!

manolos mom · 10-23-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Too old. If you're old enough to get into a club why would want to go trick or treating? Last time I went I was 14 and almost every house asked arent we too old? If I wasn't such a b word back then I would have realized.. now looking back yes TOO OLD.

Why don't you go to a club or something? You live in LA, plenty of options.

I'm sorry but if adults came to my door I would not open it. We had some older teens in our neighborhood that went tricking. Smashing Pumpkins and Yard decorations. Not very fun for the little kids that are so excited to see smashed pumpkins. It's their time! I agree with Capt noonie, go to a club or an adult Holloween Party...

southernbelle04 · 10-23-2011, 02:21 PM

I don't think you are ever too old! Tee hee! The doggie will be perfect to take with! I don't know if I'd take candy people from people. I'd just go to dress up and to chat with people. Or collect candy to take to kids less fortunate who don't get to go out trick or treating.

Ahis_Mama · 10-23-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

If you don a costume and walk from house to house, you've earned your treat in my neighborhood no matter what your age

I think it's worth a treat if you dress up...no matter the age.

We sometimes get teens that try to trick or treat with their siblings and they have NO costume on. I give them the "junk" candy but if they are dressed up or have a mask then it's worth the good stuff to me.

I really don't mind older people trick or treating... it's all in good fun.

kdhawks · 10-23-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

In recent years I have stopped handing out candy because only teenagers were coming around and I found that ridiculous- if you can buy your own candy, your too old to be trick or treating. The last time I went out I was probably 13 and I felt really silly doing it- so I figured it was a good time to end the tradition. At 21+ there are plenty of adult halloween parties to attend.

Agree. I'm 23 and I haven't been trick-or-treating since I was probably around 11 or 12. It even annoys me when I see adults taking their kids out and the adults/parents expect a treat as well. I'll give the kids plenty of candy - but not the adults.

Lovetodream88 · 10-23-2011, 09:21 PM

You could always trick or treat for unicef instead of candy. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF :: Youth Action :: U.S. Fund for UNICEF - UNICEF USA

10-22-2011, 08:42 PM	#16
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	In recent years I have stopped handing out candy because only teenagers were coming around and I found that ridiculous- if you can buy your own candy, your too old to be trick or treating. The last time I went out I was probably 13 and I felt really silly doing it- so I figured it was a good time to end the tradition. At 21+ there are plenty of adult halloween parties to attend. __________________ Armani & Chloe

10-22-2011, 08:50 PM	#17
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Do what you want and feel comfortable with. I stopped going when I was in middle school but I really wasn't into the candy or dressing up thing so I didn't go often. I handed out candy more often as I just wanted to see all the different costumes. I think it does vary by location. My home town adults are known to go and you see many older teens. My friend was 22 before she stopped going, lol. Pretty much as another poster said, if you had a costume and was going door to door you earned the candy. It would be kinda fun though to have trick or treating for our dogs. I love dressing them up and they love getting goodies. I remember my last year that I went I took my cocker spaniel with me. She carried a little pumpkin basket in her mouth and she got lots of treats, lol. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

10-22-2011, 09:33 PM	#18
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Too old. If you're old enough to get into a club why would want to go trick or treating? Last time I went I was 14 and almost every house asked arent we too old? If I wasn't such a b word back then I would have realized.. now looking back yes TOO OLD. Why don't you go to a club or something? You live in LA, plenty of options. Last edited by capt_noonie; 10-22-2011 at 09:34 PM.

10-23-2011, 08:27 AM	#21
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	I would be concerned about opening my door to an older teenager or young adult especially if they wore a mask or I didn't know them personally. Because of the increase in home invasions. We don't have trick or treaters because we live to far off the road. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

10-23-2011, 08:33 AM	#22
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Sounds like fun! __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

10-23-2011, 09:15 AM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Now I may be the minority but I have alot of adults that go trick or treating in my neighborhood and I dont give it a second thought. I would especially love it if I could see a cute dog all dressed up for Halloween. Especially because I think Im the only one that dresses my dogs for Halloween.I always make sure Ive got plenty of candy for whoever that comes to my door. If you want to go tick or treating then do it. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-23-2011, 10:56 AM	#24
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	there was something on the radio about how people were not buying candy to handout. Times are very tough and people have to cut corners where they can. In the past we have spent a LOT on candy.. this year I have purchased two bags... that is it .. then lights out. I don't have anything against you all having fun, a party or event like that. I think it is the expecting free treats that I question. I used to LOVE Halloween, I dressed up for Halloween until just a few years ago. I either dressed for school (I am a teacher) or a private party, or to an event that I took my girls to. I always made the most elaborate costumes for them until middle school (then they wanted to make their own)!! Now I made costumes for my dogs I really understand having fun, and I guess the age of going door to door is regional. If someone came to may door that I knew was over ..say.. 15 ..I would NOT give them candy!! I would not think too well of them. At 21 you are an adult... going door to door is for CHILDREN .. at least where I live. __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

10-23-2011, 12:20 PM	#25
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	A lot of kids from the city where I grew up went trick or treating well into their teens. There is a rich gated neighborhood that gave out full size candy bars and some even gave out dollar bills. That's why they kept going. But bc it was a gated neighborhood, it was ok. They knew the kids. If I were giving out candy I would kind of be expecting to see the neighborhood kids, whether it be a ritzy area like Brentwood or anywhere really. Not strangers, and esp no adults if they weren't out with children. Chaperoning kids is totally fine IMO. But I don't get it, how are you tired of clubbing? You're only 21? We don't do the club thing anymore either, but I think we are too old. We are in our early 30s. We also really love Halloween, and we always have really elaborate costumes, but this year we are doing the Zombie walk in Long Beach, and the parade in West Hollywood. Both things are free! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

10-23-2011, 02:21 PM	#27
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	I don't think you are ever too old! Tee hee! The doggie will be perfect to take with! I don't know if I'd take candy people from people. I'd just go to dress up and to chat with people. Or collect candy to take to kids less fortunate who don't get to go out trick or treating. __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett Last edited by southernbelle04; 10-23-2011 at 02:23 PM.

10-23-2011, 09:21 PM	#30
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	You could always trick or treat for unicef instead of candy. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF :: Youth Action :: U.S. Fund for UNICEF - UNICEF USA __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!