Acceptable age for trick-or-treating

66Mustang

Just for a light discussion/debate, wondering what people think?

I know people who get intimidated by groups of teenagers of 14/15/16 knocking on their door so they don't "do" halloween at all, no decorations and turn the lights off so it looks like they aren't in.

I sort of have a theory that if a child is old enough to be allowed out on their own at night, then they are too old to trick-or-treat. I am aware it likely isn't that simple though.

bg844

A very difficult question to answer, for me it really depends on the child and how 'grown up' they are. Someone I know has a son who was 11 in January so started secondary school in September and tonight will be the final time for him.

I'm not knocking anyone else but 11 would be the age in my mind too.

OverlyAnxious

I don't see why teenagers would bother with it.  Do they really want sweets?

I do think there should be somewhere they could go to 'enjoy' the night though, for those that do like spooky stuff and dressing up.  They're obviously too young for pubs & clubs so it leaves an awkward gap of a few years.

Having a house party or an event at the local village hall would be more appropriate than trick or treating in my opinion.

Sandy_123

I've enjoyed all the little kids tonight at the door. I think teenagers do spoil it. 

durhamjaide2001

I think kids from 3 to 15