Trick or Treating: How Old Is Too Old?

[mikethompson]

Settle this eternal debate: how old is too old for trick or treating?

I've had the smattering of teens come to my door, but I'd say most kids stop when they are about 11 or 12. I'm sure most of you are the turn-the-lights-off-don't-answer-the-door types, but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts anyways

 

[LeafErikson]

15 probably? Not sure. It likely depends on the kid.

 

[Kobold]

I think 15 is too old but I’m not carding these kids so I have no idea how old they really are. I just put out a bowl of candy and let nature take its course.

 

[mikethompson]

I think 15 is too old but I’m not carding these kids so I have no idea how old they really are. I just put out a bowl of candy and let nature take its course.

Lol the first kid gets all the candy and the bowl

 

[huntertrw]

SIGNS YOU’RE TOO OLD TO TRICK-OR-TREAT​

(From the shibleysmiles.com Website)​

1. You get winded from knocking on the door.
2. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.
3. You ask for high fiber candy only.
4. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.
5. People say, “Great Keith Richards mask!” and you’re not wearing a mask.
6. When the door opens you yell, “Trick or…” and can’t remember the rest.
7. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.
8. You have to carefully choose a costume that won’t dislodge your hairpiece.
9. You’re the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.
10. You avoid going to houses where your ex-wives live.

 

[username]

I think teens is to old to go door to door.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I retired at 10!

 

[mso489]

Maybe 14-ish, if the kid isn't through puberty yet. If he or she is 6 feet five inches and weighs 270 up, they are too old. Any boy (or girl) who can grew a mustache probably should stay home.

However, I will make an exception for parents with young children or grandparents with young kids, I will definitely offer them candy, to provide the sugar rush needed to make it through the night.

I believe I quit when I was about 11. The desultory teens who show up with no costume and dig into the treats with both hands probably need to get an entry level job at Goldman Sachs.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

I'll have some good stuff that will last about an hour. That generally covers the neighborhood kids. After that it's game over.
There's usually another 90 minutes on top of that comprised of people coming from outside the 5 block radius. Good on them for showing initiative, but that's not my jurisdiction.

 

[ThermionicScott]

I don't have an age limit. Older teenagers (or heck, full adults) who have chosen to dress up and walk around the neighborhood in search of candy could be doing much worse things with their time!

 

[brian64]

SIGNS YOU’RE TOO OLD TO TRICK-OR-TREAT​

(From the shibleysmiles.com Website)​

1. You get winded from knocking on the door.
2. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.
3. You ask for high fiber candy only.
4. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.
5. People say, “Great Keith Richards mask!” and you’re not wearing a mask.
6. When the door opens you yell, “Trick or…” and can’t remember the rest.
7. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.
8. You have to carefully choose a costume that won’t dislodge your hairpiece.
9. You’re the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.
10. You avoid going to houses where your ex-wives live.

Most of those would apply to these guys:

 

[gamzultovah]

This is about where I draw the line.

 

[David D. Davidson]

I don't have an age limit. Older teenagers (or heck, full adults) who have chosen to dress up and walk around the neighborhood in search of candy could be doing much worse things with their time!

100% my stance - if you dress up, you get candy! I always make the mistake of buying too much anyway, so it saves me a couple pounds of fat to burn off by giving away as much of the excess as I can.

I’m just happy to see people participating and celebrating with their friends and family honestly, the covid years were too quiet

 

[didimauw]

I don't have an age limit. Older teenagers (or heck, full adults) who have chosen to dress up and walk around the neighborhood in search of candy could be doing much worse things with their time!

Yup, if they are dressed up, they get candy. They have earned the treasure from their embarrassment.

 

[bullet08]

Right around when you start collecting Social Security. Then again, if you really think about it, that's when they can really use it. I'm starting my trick or treat when I hit 67.

 

[Streeper541]

I dunno... once you hit high school?
So, I suppose 8th grade.

 

[seanv]

If you come to my door I will give you candy. It is easier than cleaning egg off the windows or your car

 

[trudger]

I ask if they want a trick or a treat… trick gets you silly-stringed, treat gets you candy. Kids love it.

 

[Streeper541]

Fortunately for me I don't have to worry about making the call. I live out in the country 300 ft off a state highway.

 

[sablebrush52]

I honestly don't care. If someone shows up at the door for a treat, they'll get one.

The whole Halloween thing took a huge turn with the arrival of "slutty nurse" costumes.

Back in the day we'd just have wholesome fun, like filling a bag with dog shit and setting it on fire on someone's front porch, ringing the bell, and running like hell.