Every October, kids look forward to celebrating the spookiest day of the year.
That adds up to alotof mini-Hershey bars.
Etiquette expert Catherine Newman is among them.
Asked byCountry Livingwhether teens should avoid trick-or-treating, she said, “I begrudge teenagers nothing …
Isn’t trick-or-treating the most innocent, delightful thing for them to still want to do?”
Psychologist Vanessa Lapointe added toParentsthat age limits shouldn’t apply to children with developmental delays.
Despite their chronological age, they may enjoy collecting candy well into their teens or early adulthood.
However, the odds of older kids getting penalized may not be that great.
For instance: No trick-or-treating without acostume, and outfits shouldn’t be too gory.
Take only a couple of treats per household, and be sure to say, “Thank you.”
When in doubt, Lapointe told Parents, ask your child what they want to do for the holiday.
