Is it still safe to let your child go trick or treating?

Answer 1

it never was safe, am i am sure it is not getting any better

Answer 2

Yes, I let my kids go. But we go with them and only to people that we know, mostly family. There are alot of other things to do if you are worried about trick or treating. You could even check out some churches. Have a safe and good one.

Answer 3

yes, if you go with them and if you check the candy afterword. Some parents don't let the kids eat the candy until inspection. basically you are just going to be looking to see if the candy wrappers are open or tampered with and be suspicious of non-wrapped items. But, trick or treating is fun and most of the people are sincire folk who enjoy giving candy out to children to be nice. I trick or treated with my friends for many years and had a lot of fun. the last few years I've given out candy and that's been fun too.

Also, if your neighborhood is a bit suspcious or unsafe, you can drive/take your kids to a nearby neighbohood that is safer and better. A middle class neighborhood is the best becuase the rich houses are usually private, secluded, or up in hillside areas.

Answer 4

I only let me children go to houses and neighborhoods I know. I go with them, even the older kids. I look at every piece of candy before I let them eat anything. I toss anything unwrapped, odd or homemade (sorry).

We only trick or treat for 30-45 minutes, then I take the kids to a local festival. Many churches have alternative fun activities.

Answer 5

Halloween Safety Tips


Trick-or-Treaters
Carry a flashlight
Walk, don't run.
Stay on Sidewalks
Obey traffic signals
Stay in familiar neighborhoods
Don't cut across yards or driveways.
Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
(If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
Approach only houses that are lit.
Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.

Parents

Make your child eat dinner before setting out.
Children should carry quarters so they can call home.
Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult.
If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark.
If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.
Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.
You should know where they're going.
Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything.
Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect.
Homeowners
Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones.
Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently bitting a trick-or-treater.
Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame.
If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.
Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle.
Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later.
Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins.

Answer 6

I've been taking my oldest boy trick or treating since he was just a few months old, And have never had anything 'bad' happen. I think as long as there is a responsible adult with the child/ren, It is perfectly safe!

Answer 7

Don't let them go alone or without a chaperone. It's a good idea for a child to go with a group of children from the neighborhood or school friends. Also, make sure they go with a chaperone. You can chaperone the group your child is with or send the child with an adult that you trust.

Answer 8

our family will be trick o treating in a new neighborhood this year. i moved. so i will be checking the megan's law website and noting what area not to go into. ( i watch too much Law & Order SVU) always go with your kids. it's a creepy day to be letting them out alone. and yes, days like this, pedephiles do look forward to.

Answer 9

Yes. Just make sure you or a trusted adult goes with them. Look through the bag of candy before you let them eat any of it.

Answer 10

Yes but you should inspect their candy before they eat it and if you can accompany them when they go trick or treating.

Answer 11

You should go with your child. I would never let mine go alone. We just take our children to friends and family and some people from church.