13 or 14 I think, but I don't mind older if they aren't obnoxious or obviously making mischief! Lots of youth have fun party options so that helps the transition I think.
13 or 14 I think, but I don't mind older if they aren't obnoxious or obviously making mischief! Lots of youth have fun party options so that helps the transition I think.
K
DS's best friend turned 13 today, so they went trick-or-treating with another friend. DH dropped them off at the elementary school at 5:30 pm and they went to the nearby neighborhoods. I had thought DH was going to go with them, but nope, he showed up at home about 5 min after he left. I asked if he gave them any rules, such as not going in anyone's houses. Nope. Argh. But everything went fine and they were done after about 2 hours. I certainly hope they were respectful and polite! I can't imagine otherwise with my son and his best friend. I don't know the other boy at all, though.
I say until they go to college! I'll tell you why- teens are under so much stress these days as we have taken away their childhood! I make it a point to encourage fun, whenever possible, to balance the overload of homework and responsibilities.
I agree they need to be polite. As for wearing costumes, that is ideal, but I Think it's okay if they don't, esp. For boys. I also like this article: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6030982
my 12 year old went with her friends (and some parents) and they are already talking about what to be next year. I don't have a problem with high school kids if they wear a costume and have manners.
...Karen
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Our age limit is 12. Honestly (and I do not mean to offend but this is my opinion), I think it is a bit silly to see teens who could realistically have kids of their own out trick or treating. The teens have parties and other get- togethers to attend on Halloween. To me, it is kind of like bringing a 5 year old to a prom...But, hey, I realize that I am the odd person out on this.
It's funny, my older DD did not go out the last 2 years (when she was 12 and 13). But this year she asked if she could get a costume and ToT with her sister. So we did. And I have to say I saw a lot of kids that appeared to be in MS or early HS out this year. All were in costume and polite, so I have no issue with it.
This would have all appalled me a few years ago but now I get it.
Absolutely My teen has 2-3 hours of homework a night, homework every weekend, and over school holidays. I feel like she has so little time to just be a kid and goof off. We live in a very type A area and on top of that she goes to a magnet HS. They expect these kids to be mini-adults. Things like Halloween give them a chance to extend their childhood.teens are under so much stress these days as we have taken away their childhood! I make it a point to encourage fun, whenever possible, to balance
the overload of homework and responsibilities.
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Beth, mom to older DD (8/01) and younger DD (10/06) and always missing Leah (4/22 - 5/1/05)
No limit here! I always loved trick-or-treating as a kid, and even now enjoy seeing the really cool costumes that teens come up with. One year, I saw a pack of Angry Birds. They even each made "their" sound as they walked around. It was awesome!
My 6th grader went out and had a ball!
Our neighborhood had five adult trick-or-treaters this year. They were at least 40 years old, had full costumes on, were with a group that included kids and said thank you. Totally fine in my book. Now without the thank you, the kids and the costume...my answer would be different
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If you are looking for a more "scientific" answer:
http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/h...k-or-treating/
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