And maybe this is dumb that this all is important to me, but I love handing out candy. Especially to adorable excited kids! Because WOW THE ONE NIGHT they can be whomever they want, beg for candy, and talk to strangers without consequences. It’s fun, and I want to be out there giving candy out for as long as possible and I don’t want to give it to undeserving wo/man-childs because then I run out for the kids that actually are participating.
So PSA:
When ToTing, of any age or life stage, follow the rules and be polite.
Also,
always say Trick or Treat and thank you. It’s common courtesy and I will give you extra candy.
I don’t care if you’re 45 and Trick or Treating but you darn well be wearing a costume. A REAL costume. Not all black and a beanie “I’m a robber” costume. Not just wanna show off your trashy outfits “I’m XXX celebrity” costume (unless it’s an ICONIC OUTFIT). Not just a mask you bought last minute at the leftover costume section.
I hate when parents use the whole “I pay for your food and clothes and everything else!” Excuse to make their kids feel guilty. Its like, oh, yes, sorry you decided to have a child and actually have to care for that child. What a horrible thing for a small human to need those things and for the birthgiver to care for them. Poor you.