Trick or Treaters... no costume?

[Papa Deuce]

My wife said a group of 4 teens showed up at our door tonight and were not in costume. They wanted candy. My wife didn't give them any.

Not asking what you think about what my wife did, but I am curious what YOU would do. She said they were all about 13 - 15 years old.

 

[Rafiki Rafiki Rafiki]

I'd give 'em the candy. It's not that they weren't dressed up, it was that they were dressed as teenagers!

Besides...the tricks can be a real bummer...

 

[Beth76]

I'd like to say that I wouldn't give them candy. But, I'm also a wuss. I probably would have given them candy. Besides, we've had about 10 kids come around all night. I'd be happy just to get rid of this candy.

 

[MsLeFever]

I had several teens but they were all in costume. I have so much candy left over that I probably would have just given anyone at the door some.

But on another thread a DISer reportedly asked beggars at the door if they were dressed as "surly teenagers."

Barbara

 

[Sparx]

we had more than four, adn we had grown men. We gave them candy. we didn't want any trouble.

 

[daisyduck123]

I would've given them each one piece...I wouldn't want to get tricked later (especially with my 2005 Chrysler parked out front). I'm also never sure of their ages. My just-turned-11 year old is out there trick-or-treating. Just today someone mistook her for a 15 year old.

 

[mickeyfan2]

I give them candy.

 

[ADisneygirl]

I give them candy. My own son might know them.

 

[Kimberly]

No costume, no candy.

Posted that on our walkway up to our house.

 

[eclectics]

I give out candy to however rings the bell. Trick or Treating is fun and some of the older kids feel funny dressing up, but they still want the loot. Been there, done that! They all have big smiles when they get their candy.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

We had some kids show up without costumes. Four of them were friends of my son (who was out with different kids and they were all dressed up) and I did give them candy, but razzed them about not bring dressed up. I saw another group of older teenagers--they must have been as old or older than my 15yo son. Their "costumes" at most consisted of a headband, santa hat, etc. That was really pushing it, especially at their age.

I saw one dad trick or treating with his kids and he was totally dressed up. I would have insisted on giving him candy if he had of come to my door. I don't care the age, but they can get dressed up.

 

[Tissa]

I just had two tween girls come up in regular clothes and grocery store bags. I gave them candy because its raining and I don't want a lot of left over candy and I also don't want any trouble.

 

[Forevryoung]

Eh give them the candy- I hate/hated dressing up for holloween but I certainly miss trick or treating. Besides, I would rather reinforce their positive behavior with candy then think what they could be doing instead.

 

[glass-slipper]

I'd give them the candy.

 

[jamzots]

I had 2 boys show up at my door, definately not any older than 10, and they weren't wearing any costume, just had a grocery bag for the treats. Of course I gave to them, but I was thinking that they were way too young to not have costumes on, I guess they start not getting dressed up at an earlier age now?? My ds13 did have a mask on tonight and I made him wear the cape that goes with it. He came home full of shaving cream from head to toe, but no candy. But he had a great time!!!!

 

[DVCLiz]

Of course I'd give them the candy. This is about the fifth Halloween thread I've posted to tonight, and on each of them there seem to be all sorts of rules and regulations. Don't give candy to kids older than (fill in the blank.) Don't give candy to older kids, period. Don't let kids outside your neighborhood come on your propertry and beg for candy.

Good grief!!!!!! How about "Give every person who comes to your door a piece of candy, and turn out the light when you have given it all away?"

And your wife was mean not to give them any candy. Some day your girls are going to be older - is that the way you want them treated?

 

[clh2]

Yep - we would have given them candy too.

I have made it clear to my DD (now 11) that once she stops putting in a good faith effort into her costume - then she is done trick or treating. She could go as long as she is living in my house. She just needs to be dressed up. Now the reality is...I doubt she will even be going next year. I just want it to be her decision on when to stop - not a parental mandate.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Of course I'd give them the candy. This is about the fifth Halloween thread I've posted to tonight, and on each of them there seem to be all sorts of rules and regulations. Don't give candy to kids older than (fill in the blank.) Don't give candy to older kids, period. Don't let kids outside your neighborhood come on your propertry and beg for candy.

Good grief!!!!!! How about "Give every person who comes to your door a piece of candy, and turn out the light when you have given it all away?"

And your wife was mean not to give them any candy. Some day your girls are going to be older - is that the way you want them treated?[/QUOTE]

My kids will not, with my consent or knowledge, go out trick or treating with no costume on. I agreed with you on other posts, but on this one, please come down off your horse. Just because YOU feel strongly doesn't automatically make your position any more valid.

 

[Feralpeg]

I had several teens not in costume come to my house. They were polite. I gave them candy. They said thank you and one told me how great my decorations were. Why make a big deal of it? We don't know all the circumstances.

 

[Michie]

Of course I'd give them the candy. This is about the fifth Halloween thread I've posted to tonight, and on each of them there seem to be all sorts of rules and regulations. Don't give candy to kids older than (fill in the blank.) Don't give candy to older kids, period. Don't let kids outside your neighborhood come on your propertry and beg for candy.

Good grief!!!!!! How about "Give every person who comes to your door a piece of candy, and turn out the light when you have given it all away?"

And your wife was mean not to give them any candy. Some day your girls are going to be older - is that the way you want them treated?

I hear you!!! Gripe, whine, gripe, whine. I have had several without costumes. Who cares? They sang me songs and wished me Happy Halloween.