Trick or treating, do you agree with it?

I've always enjoyed halloween both as a kid and as a mom. The eggs and toilet paper and pumpkin smashing are destructive, yes but you know that is what some will do and you kind of prepare for it. People really don't get frightened by the door knocking because they do know that it's Halloween and that's what happens....the ones that don't knock are probably the ones armed with eggs and toilet paper. It is fun and it's family time. I really don't understand those that are so against it. I know some have valid religious views but others I think are just being silly.

I agreed on this point your parents mentioned about begging other peopple to grant you candies part. I don't have children yet, and I rarely go with my nephews to trick or treat, so I don't feel much pressure on it. But what I saw from my nephews face, he seems pretty exciting about this day, because he could dress up and go along with the neighbor kids to fool around.

I think the little kids in the costumes trick-or-treating are cute. I just am not as big on the teenagers throwing fireworks/playing pranks. I'd be happy if they wore costumes and trick-or-treated as well.

I think it very much depends on the spirit in which its done. I dont think it holds the same image of good-natured fun over here as it does in USA. I do object to sullen teenagers banging on my door and looking down their noses as they're given sweets and lollipops rather than cash! Hey, if you're gonna do something that's intended as fun for kids, you accept kiddie treats! I dont like to see little kids wandering round the streets unsupervised either. However, when people have made an effort with their costumes and are polite I dont have a problem. I know people who object on religious grounds and they prefer to celebrate All Saints day instead & others who see it as just an American event. I do hate being pestered outside every supermarket by kids wanting a penny for the guy though...

Personally, I never enjoyed Halloween, even as a child. As an adult, I feel Halloween is much like Christmas, as it's for the children to enjoy & have fun!!! I don't see it as children begging. I see it as adults giving fun to the children. Plus, it gives me a GOOD excuse to buy a bag of chocolate candy. If the children don't show up, it's my duty to make sure it doesn't go to waste!!!

It's only fun for those involved, all the others who don't celebrate are ridiculed and get egged and toilet papered and thats not right. If people don't want to give out candy then let them be, if I didn't have my gate closed and some teenage brats come up here and were about to egg me cause I wouldn't give out candy, then I'd egg the lil bas***** back believe it.

Halloween these days it nothing more than a bit of fun for the kids. Trick or treating, dressing up maybe staying up a bit later than usual.

I think it is all about having fun and having a great time. it is good that you keep your kids save

I never thought of asking myself if i believe or not that Halloween's trick or treat thing? let me think now... i don't believe this but since this is being commercially observed or practiced i just let the event flow and enjoy it with my kids.

The good thing is, you got the candies. :)

It is a tradition as old as the hills. Granted it has been somewhat converted from its origional intent, but it give the kids and the adults something to look forward to this time of year, before we get into all the family holidays. It is a shame that throwing of eggs and Tping has also become a tradition, but the cops keep that to a minimum. I hope the tradition never goes away. If in this economy people dont want to supply candy to the whole neighborhood, then they can leave their light off.

I do not see it as begging. I see it more like a giant celebration for the kids. And it does help some children that suffers from anxiety issues and meeting new people. They can be around unfamiliar people which does help those with phobias and since they are hiding behind costumes they can feel more at ease. And yes I do know that that does sound a little far-fetched but I do know this to be true. I don't really buy into the religious arguments of it as in today's world it is not a celebration of the unholy or wicked or any other dogma associated with it. Nowadays it is a celebratory event for children, much like Christmas has become. If there is a reason to dislike it, I feel that it is the exploitation of children, much like what Christmas has become. And really, upon thinking about it more, I do not believe the words trick or treat is anything like the words please give me something. If a person felt that it was just for begging kids then they do have a choice on whether they participate in Halloween or not.