that I take my two year old son out trick or treating knowing he doesn't eat candy and his dad and I will be the ones eating it? Should we compensate him?
2007-10-18 08:51:18 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
For those asking why he doesn't eat candy, he doesn't have a taste for it.
2007-10-18 09:00:31 · update #1
Kids just enjoy picking out a costume and wearing it. When my kids were young, they weren't really interested in the candy either....they just liked to dress up!
2007-10-18 08:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by amanda r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHY doesn't your two year old eat candy. If he has a medical condition and he can't eat it, then you're RIGHT to take him trick or treating ... but you should 'pay him' for the candy with money and let HIM choose what he wants with the money THE NEXT DAY.
My oldest son HATED candy when he was small, and he LOVED to go trick or treating ... he 'gave' his candy to me, but I always got him something special both before and after the holiday.
My second daughter HAD to go trick or treating because the older kids were going. I dressed her up, and she 'danced' (her 'trick') for everyone, then when they put a piece of candy into her bag, she'd look inside, find another piece of candy and put it into their bowl or bag. She liked 'getting' the candy, but she wanted the people who gave it to her to be happy, too. People LOVED her, and actually called their friends, and gave us their addresses so the friends could see 'the cutest little girl clown ever.'
Kids are kids ... if YOUR KID is 'happy' at the end of this holiday, that is what COUNTS ... so take him out, and let him 'do his thing' ... you may be very surprised at what that is and how the 'candy' situation works out in the end.
2007-10-18 09:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not wrong. You guys will all enjoy it, along with the people passing out the candy. I love seeing the little guys in their costumes, always having so much fun with their parents. And at 2 years, I don't blame you for not giving him the candy. I don't think you need to "compensate" him, but maybe get him something small if you feel guilty.
2007-10-18 08:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by mel82178 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he likes to trick or treat for the costumes and just for fun then no. I mean if he's okay with you and his dad having the candy then what's the problem? So no not really.
2007-10-18 09:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by Tia08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you go trick or treating if he does not eat candy? Is he not supposed to have it for medical reasons or something or he does not eat it because it is your rule? I guess if he isn't eating it then why don't you stay home and pass out treats with your son to other kids who do eat candy? weird.
2007-10-18 08:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by KELJO 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why torture your son? Kids need candy too:( but seriously If it is a medical reason why he can't eat candy and you are eating in front of him it is not cruel to take him trick or treat he is having fun afterall.
2007-10-18 09:05:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no its not about the candy when they are young its about the experience but you could give him some candy. it is wrong to take him out and let him get all that candy and not be able to eat any of it. maybe let him eat a couple peices.
2007-10-18 08:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eating the candy is not the fun-dressing up, scaring people, all the games etc-that is what makes it memorable. My little one is allergic to chocolate and I prefer he not have candy (talk about hyper!)
Have fun being silly with your child and forget about keeping score.
If he doesn't eat it, he won't miss it!
2007-10-18 09:06:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with it. You don't have to compensate your child, but you could if you want to. That's completely up to you. You could also consider giving the candy to other children instead. Whatever floats your boat. There are no rules on it. It's total anarchy.
2007-10-18 08:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah, I wouldn't say that's wrong. Yes maybe you should get him a little something to replace the candy, but it's all in fun to take a kid trick-or-treating, it's what kids do... they have to start somewhere hehe.
2007-10-18 08:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by Misses Mia Wallace 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋