Move Halloween?

mbaird said

I re arranged my work schedule so I could be home to give out treats.
I buy the giant candybars !
Drives me crazy the number of curmudgeons in my neighborhood that turn there lights out and lock the doors !

Its all about kids having fun ! I don’t think evil crosses their mind. Just candy and being able to run around with their friend after dark.

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Unfortunately a growing number of grandparents and parents are absolutely terrified of kids experiencing any adventure or freedom because of an overwhelming fear of abduction. And also a growing number of people who simply dislike children (and people in general).

We love Halloween. It is usually the first night the evening gets chilly and it is exciting to see all types of kids in their costumes experiencing the freedom and adventure as they go through the neighborhood after dark and knock on strangers' doors.

There has been more and more houses with their lights turned off or signs on the door. The trend of kids going to malls or church events to fill their bags with candy in a "safe and secure environment" really misses the mark of what trick or treating is really about.

I guess my 11 and 5yr old are considered "free range" by today's standards since they go out in the neighborhood and walk to school unsupervised.