Oct. 17, 2019: With Halloween right around the corner, we're asking the question: How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?
DENVER — As millions of children across the country prepare to trick or treat this Halloween, a familiar topic is back in the cultural conversation.In the survey, 16% percent of adults felt kids should stop trick-or-treating around 17 or 18, while 19% said age 15 or 16 is the stopping point.
"There is no age when kids 'should' stop trick-or-treating, but after graduating high school many enjoy other ways to celebrate Halloween," 9NEWS parenting expert Ziegler acknowledges general concerns about older kids pounding the pavement on Halloween night. However, Ziegler says kids of all ages are capable of such behavior and offers"common-sense solutions."
"If you're the parent of young kids, you can trick or treat earlier in the evening and if you have older kids, remind them to be mindful of their bodies and manners," Ziegler said."We don't want to shame them for wanting to spend time with their brothers and sisters," said Ziegler.For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for"9news" to find the free app to add to your account.