Last year local residents recieved a letter from the local police asking people with their children not to go knocking on peoples doors as its 'disturbing'!!
HELP Stuck with my kids moaning to go but not sure what i should do?
2006-10-19 04:37:05 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
HI. No it is not illegal, but can be seen as a disturbance to some. Little children with their parents should really stick to houses where they know the residents, and big kids should not do it!
I have strong feelings about this.
What would we be teaching our kids, knocking on starngers doors, asking, no, expecting goodies? We are so big on 'not talking to strnagers', yet once a year, its okay?
How wierd is that?
Also, what about the older people, or single people who are alone on 31st October? Its very scary to them.
To be honest, I have 2 small children, and I still dont look forward to it! If I do answer the door, I am affirming that its okay to talk to strangers, if I dont, something nasty could happen!
(it did in one neighbourhood we lived in and it was horrible!)
I know I sound like a party-pooper, but PLEASE consider others on the 31st!
Thanks
I will get off my soap-box!
2006-10-19 04:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by delyth h 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No it's not illegal but I think it's just a case of some people getting irritated by it....
I find it's always best to go early evening rather than later!
It's a shame that some of the older kids have spoiled an old tradition as they go knocking no cosume or anything and are basically asking for money!
2006-10-19 04:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by Updowndizzy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Round our area we have a sort of unspoken code - if the all the lights are out, doors closed etc. Then we don't treak or treat on them, but if there's a pumpkin in the window then we do. Depending on how old your kids are, you can assign them a time limit, say 5 til 7. We get trick or treaters from about half five to nine round here, and that's fine.
As for illegal - it's not, but you jsut need to be careful on who you trick or treat on - make sure its someone who knwos what it is. I once heard of a trick or treater who visited an old lady who ddn't know what it was so when he turned up on her doorstep in a scary cape and mask she poured boiled hot water over him! So watch out!
2006-10-19 05:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why ask a question if you already have all of your own answers?I am going through an unwanted divorce right now. I am having a hard time of it and I don't have children. Do you think you could try to meet him half way for the children's sake? It could cause the Children emotional distress seeing Mom and Dad argue like this.
2016-05-22 02:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh, isn't the 19th October a tad early? If your must do it, just stick to the 31st so at least old/disabled people only have one night ruined by pounding on the door. And don't do what some kids round by us did...
"Trick or treat"
"That was two nights ago"
"Ok, penny for the guy then"
And they weren't dressed up and didn't have a guy.
I've also had fun with trick or treaters by asking them to explain what halloween is and why they are trick or treating and what it means. If they can't answer-no treat, if they can they get a treat. Why should I give them something if they don't even know why they're asking for it!
2006-10-19 05:20:59 · answer #5 · answered by Cazza 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do not think that it is illegal, however, there are a lot of people who do not like being disturbed & 'hassled' into giving sweets away.
Could I suggest?
1 - Pre arrange with friends / neighbours that you will be coming round to their houses for 'Trick or treating'
2- There are a lot of local churches who are organising 'Halloween' events - basically they do the traditional stuff apple bobbing, games etc but without that 'Spooky' factor
2006-10-19 04:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by David 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's NOT Illegal they can't ban fun! I'm taking my little sisters this year so i suggest you just go anyway. In my local area some "humbugs" -(cnt think of a better word) don't answer theirs doors and their are 'no trick or treating' signs everywhere. They've all just forgotten what it's like to have fun on Halloween, I still think that it's one of the best holidays. :) HAVE FUN!!!!
2006-10-19 04:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by kylghbrindley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go with the kids, I think its the 15 year old hoodies knocking at the doors that causes a problem.
2006-10-19 04:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by Annie M 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
what is the world coming to. the fun is being taken out of everything forget going round the doors have a party and invite all the kids and make the parents dress up too.
2006-10-19 04:51:05 · answer #9 · answered by nicnic97365 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal but unfortunately i do not let my kids partake anymore due to safety reasons , maybe i am over-reacting but you just cant tell these days . And i dont answer the door either to trick or treaters it can be soo annoying .
2006-10-19 05:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋