Adult Trick-or-Treaters

[Disney Doll]

We had some adults dressed up, but none of them asked for candy. I have had that in the past though. I think it's kind of silly...not the dressing up part, the asking for candy part. You're an adult...go buy your own candy like I do!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Didn't get any adults, but got some teens probably around 15 or 16. Can't say for sure how old they are. Gave them the same amount of candy I let the other kids got. Still ended up with half a bag left, give or take a little.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I think adults dressing up and going out with their children is great. But asking for candy?

Our 17 and 15 year olds were not allowed to trick-or-treat, however, they went around with some family friends that are 2 years younger. They came back with candy saying that they received "pity candy". They assured me that they told the people at the homes that "their mom said they weren't allowed to trick-or-treat" .... but those people actually gave them more candy.

 

[NikitaZee]

Why not dress up and trick-or treat if you're an adult if you want to? I think it's great that they still feel young enough to enjoy it. Why set rules as to what age is too old to fully enjoy the holiday? If adults show up at my house (which happens now and then), I give them candy like anyone else and say good for them.

 

[Jennasis]

Nobody is sitting on a street corner begging for candy. It's Halloween! Why is it not okay for adults to trick-or-treat? I think the world would be a bit merrier for it.

What other things are adults not allowed to do? Ride Dumbo? Watch cartoons? Color with crayons and a coloring book?

I just don't see why it's unacceptable. Different? Sure! But nothing bad or nefarious.

 

[ChrizJen]

We had one girl who looked like she couldn't have been more than 13 or 14 yrs old. She wasn't really wearing a costume that I could distinguish, and she held out a pillowcase first, then another bag. She then asked if she could get some for her baby. I actually waited half a second for her to say "baby sister", but she said baby. I just gave her more and kept my mouth shut.
It was sad though. Not sure if it was sad that she was only 13 or 14 and already had a baby, or if she just felt like she had to lie to get more candy. Oh well...

 

[NikitaZee]

Nobody is sitting on a street corner begging for candy. It's Halloween! Why is it not okay for adults to trick-or-treat? I think the world would be a bit merrier for it.

What other things are adults not allowed to do? Ride Dumbo? Watch cartoons? Color with crayons and a coloring book?

I just don't see why it's unacceptable. Different? Sure! But nothing bad or nefarious.

I agree. And teenagers? Why exclude them? How great to just be able to lighten up a bit and just let everyone enjoy the holiday. It's only candy - it's not gold!

 

[okeydokey]

We usually have a couple of Moms with bags of their own. I always just drop it in, no big deal.

 

[*BTMRR*]

In my 20-plus years of handing out candy, I don't believe I've ever once seen any parents asking for candy for themselves.

Well, not obviously, anyway. Many years there's been a parent with a newborn baby or very, very young infant (like 3-4 months old, not eating solid food yet) who holds out a bag and asks for candy "for the baby because he's too young to hold the bag yet."
That always makes me

 

[camreesmom]

What really got me was mom and daughter who came to our house. Neither one of them was wearing any sort costume but both of them were carrying bags. Then to top it off, THEY CAME BACK AGAIN!!! The 2nd time they came around, I said, "oh, repeaters, huh?" and gave the girl a tootsie roll and the mom nothing. This wasn't a little girl either......she was probably 13 so definitely old enough to know you don't go back to the same house twice.

 

[pixiewings71]

I heard a cute story on the radio today about the repeat visitors. A group of 3 kids came to a certain house 3 times, on the 3rd visit the man handing out candy said "I think I've seen you before, how come you keep coming back?" thinking he was going to be told "you have the best candy" he was quite amused to have the youngest say "Mom said we had to stay on our street but she didn't say how many times we could go up and down our street" LOL I think I would have given bonus candy for that story. LOL

We had some parents in costume but none asked for candy or came close enough to get any. Our basic house rule is anyone in costume can get candy, I don't care how old you are but please put some effort forth and try to "be" something. Some of the best costumes I've ever seen are teenagers who just invent something. Not that I would ever turn anyone away who was out and about but at least try to come up with something.
DD10 and DD14 both went with friends last night, DD14 got a lot of candy, a lot more then DD10 did.

 

[bethbuchall]

I have never had an adult trick-or-treater before last night. She was dressed in a costume and had a teenage son with her. He seemed a little uncomfortable, but I had no problem with it.

I must say that all the high school age kids who came to my door last night were extremely polite and respectful. I wish I could say that about some of the late elementary age and middle school age ones. (Note: I'm not saying all kids that age were disrespectful, but there were plenty that were very rude and obnoxious, especially if they didn't have a parent with the group.)

 

[TanyaLovesPooh]

75% of the kids we had last night were in high school and all of them were extremely polite.

 

[akhenaten]

I get alot of that!!!!!! Or the ones that their baby his home sick or the baby is not even old enough to have candy. But last night I had a new one. I have a lot of steps to my front door.Well a women in her late 70's on a walker. No child with her and saying trick or treat.

maybe it was just a really good costume...LOL

we had no adults here... but my 21 year old and her 20 year old boyfriend got dressed up and went with my 8 year old!! i said you are not going trick r treating are you and they were like.. sure we are...
they only had one person refuse them a treat...
hey i would rather have them do that then getting wasted at parties!!

 

[mhsjax]

I'm sure it's because I don't have kids, but I see NOTHING wrong with adults trick-or-treating with or without kids. It's a fun holiday and I think it's great fun for everyone.

Sorry, but tot is for kids, and I mean teenagers also, But sorry, Adults have jobs. I am not buying candy for adults. They can buy it themselves. I think if adults only came to my door or an adult asked for candy, I would have to ask them "Aren't you al little old for this?" And hopefully embarrass them a little.

Just to add, I have never been approached by an adult for candy, they walk with their kids but never ask for candy. That is just weird.

 

[Jennasis]

Sorry, but tot is for kids, and I mean teenagers also, But sorry, Adults have jobs. I am not buying candy for adults. They can buy it themselves. I think if adults only came to my door or an adult asked for candy, I would have to ask them "Aren't you al little old for this?" And hopefully embarrass them a little.

Just to add, I have never been approached by an adult for candy, they walk with their kids but never ask for candy. That is just weird.

Disagreeing can be fun!

Kids have parents who have jobs who can buy them their own candy too you know.

So while you may disagree with me, your reasoning is flawed. I would accept "I think it's stupid for adults to Trick or Treat", however .

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

At our house anyone who rings our doorbell and says "trick-or-treat" gets candy. We don't get very many ToTers so adult, child, costume, no costume, it doesn't really matter to us; we are just happy to see people at our door .

Besides, I don't want to give anyone reason to egg or toilet paper our house when we go to bed

 

[mhsjax]

Disagreeing can be fun!

Kids have parents who have jobs who can buy them their own candy too you know.

So while you may disagree with me, your reasoning is flawed. I would accept "I think it's stupid for adults to Trick or Treat", however .

You are right, not everyone agrees and that is ok. My thinking is this. Our neighborhood is very busy. I buy a lot of candy and almost every year I have come close to running out. Now, I never have adults, and I mean true adults. How would you feel if I ran out of candy to give a little child because adults had come along and taken candy? I would feel terrible. You know the saying, "taking Candy from a baby?, well, this is what I think of.

 

[Jennasis]

You are right, not everyone agrees and that is ok. My thinking is this. Our neighborhood is very busy. I buy a lot of candy and almost every year I have come close to running out. Now, I never have adults, and I mean true adults. How would you feel if I ran out of candy to give a little child because adults had come along and taken candy? I would feel terrible. You know the saying, "taking Candy from a baby?, well, this is what I think of.

No idea. We never get any T-o-T'ers. We are waaaay out in the country. BUT, back when we lived on Long Island, it wasn't a possibility since we bought enough candy to feed the entire Army if they stopped by. Anything left over would get brought to work the next day to share with coworkers.

But the scenario you propose is SO unbelievably unlikely seeing as how it is very rare for adults to go out T-o-T'ing. I'm not advocating we all start doing it. I'm just saying the handful who do shouldn't be shamed or vilified for it. It's all in fun!

As someone else pointed out...it's CANDY, not GOLD.

 

[mhsjax]

No idea. We never get any T-o-T'ers. We are waaaay out in the country. BUT, back when we lived on Long Island, it wasn't a possibility since we bought enough candy to feed the entire Army if they stopped by. Anything left over would get brought to work the next day to share with coworkers.

But the scenario you propose is SO unbelievably unlikely seeing as how it is very rare for adults to go out T-o-T'ing. I'm not advocating we all start doing it. I'm just saying the handful who do shouldn't be shamed or vilified for it. It's all in fun!

As someone else pointed out...it's CANDY, not GOLD.

Well, ok, I will add one more point. True it isn't gold. But you stated yourself you don't have kids. Well , I have 3 and they are very expensive. I don't want to spend money and yes I spend quite a bit, to give to adults. Sorry, but I have a hard enough time giving a few extras to my kids and other kids without giving candy to adults. I think it is rude and tacky. And when I am paying for it, I get to say who gets what. And yes sI think they should be shamed. sorry, but it is the way I feel. I WILL NOT supply adults with candy.