When are you too old to go trick-or-treating?
Halloween candy.
October 23, 2019
In the month of October, something many middle schoolers talk about is whether or not to dress up for Halloween. You do get free candy and get to hang out with your friends, but when is it time to stop?
We interviewed 6 West students on their opinions on the matter.
Alex Johnston, a sixth-grade student at West Middle School told us that he thinks it is time to stop dressing up for Halloween when you are 15.
Jackson Brickey, a seventh-grade student at West told us that he is dressing up and he thinks kids should stop dressing up for Halloween in their sophomore year of high school.
Ellie D’Angelo a seventh-grade student at West states, “ I don’t think there is a certain age for people to stop dressing up I feel like it is just a personal preference of what they feel comfortable doing.”
Michael Bach another seventh-grade student here at West told us that he is dressing up and that he thinks people should dress up until they are, “about eighty or so.”
Talia Wassel, an eighth-grade student at West Middle School, said that she would be dressing up for Halloween. She thinks the right time to stop dressing up is never, “I believe there is never a time to stop dressing up until it is legally not ok.”
Tannah Hessenbruch, another eighth-grade student at West, stated, “I don’t think there should be a limit because it’s a fun thing to do with your friends and family.”
Everybody we interviewed is dressing up this year. All of them have different opinions but most of them think there is really never a time to stop dressing up, it’s just a personal preference.
We also sent a poll out to the school and out of the 194 students that responded, 109 students, recommended people should stop dressing up between ages 10 – 20. 13 students said people should stop dressing up between ages 21 – 30. 41 WMS students responded that they think that people should never stop dressing up. Only 4 West students said above the age of 31. There were also 3 kids that said somewhere between the age of 0-10. Out of the poll results, 21 people aren’t dressing up, 50 people said they aren’t sure, and 123 students said yes, they are dressing up this year.
Whether or not you want to stop dressing up is up to you. As you read everybody thinks different things and Halloween is just about having fun with friends and enjoying the spooky season.
Christine • Oct 28, 2020 at 9:48 am
I think it is ur choice but u get a LOT of free candy so why not?
legend27 • Dec 13, 2019 at 12:59 pm
im in eight grade and i just stopped, i dont think im cool because of it i just think it boring and half of the candy goes to waste anyways I would rather do something else
Anonymous • Dec 6, 2019 at 1:05 pm
You should be 50. I am 46 and I still trick or treat
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Allie W • Dec 4, 2019 at 12:58 pm
Wow wow wow! This article was awesome! But…. there really is ZERO age limit to trick-or-treating! Honestly, I’ll probably be trick-or-treating with my cousin until we are in WHEELCHAIRS!!! Lol!
if you read this punch yourself • Nov 8, 2019 at 1:02 pm
only stop when it starts to get creepy to other people
if you read this punch yourself • Nov 8, 2019 at 1:01 pm
you should never stop trick or treating it is so fun and also yes always scare anyone and I scared my brother so bad this year it was worth the beatdown
Doge4Life • Nov 8, 2019 at 12:46 pm
18 years old.
Jackson • Nov 8, 2019 at 11:46 am
I think that trick-or-treating is fun, but if you don’t want to do it, you don’t have to. It’s your decision.
Maxwell Carter Soronen! • Nov 4, 2019 at 12:38 pm
Never!
Olivia T • Nov 1, 2019 at 12:53 pm
I personally think 8th grade is the time to stop but that’s just me, you can stop whenever you want to
cole Gilbert • Nov 1, 2019 at 12:52 pm
it is free candy… why stop
Chloe Daniels • Nov 1, 2019 at 12:51 pm
I would never say no to free candy so I always go trick-or-treating.
fgvhbjnkmljhbgf • Nov 1, 2019 at 12:47 pm
you’re not too old in middle school. your 11-14 your not cool it just makes you look like you think you are too cool to get free candy. You can stop when you want but you aren’t too old. There isn’t a legal age. my mom went trick or treating with her best friend in college. Just enjoy it while it lasts. Soon you’ll have to pass candy out to children and you won’t be able to have fun anymore.
Natalie Wade • Oct 31, 2019 at 12:51 pm
I think you are never too old for trick or treating, but whatever time you think you should stop…well….That is your choice too. But you are missing out on all of the fun!!
Teagan • Oct 31, 2019 at 11:25 am
Why pass up free candy?
Anne • Oct 31, 2019 at 11:23 am
I love the picture of all the candy!
someone • Oct 31, 2019 at 11:17 am
this is great!
someone • Oct 31, 2019 at 11:17 am
This article is good.
Marie G. • Oct 31, 2019 at 11:13 am
I think that it was cool that you guys made a poll and shared the results. I think that you can go trick-or-treating until adults refuse to give you candy because you’re “too old.
ryan madden • Oct 31, 2019 at 11:12 am
Michael bach is right. we should be able to wear costumes at school
Assistant to the regional manager • Oct 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm
I think you can trick or treat to 16 but hide and scare people whenever.
Ellie D'Angelo • Oct 28, 2019 at 11:29 am
Great Article!!
michael • Oct 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm
I think you should stop at 17 years old
Molly • Oct 25, 2019 at 12:58 pm
You are never tooo old for trick or treating…………
khalil saad • Oct 25, 2019 at 12:44 pm
I think the kids should do it when they want
Ryann Zaenglein • Oct 24, 2019 at 11:05 am
You are never too old for trick or treating!