Although it is sometimes looked down upon for teenagers to continue trick or treating on Halloween, it is a fun and innocent activity that lets teenagers feel like kids again.

It is a sad argument to say teens have “grown out” of trick or treating. Many teenagers still enjoy dressing up in fun costumes and going out with their friends to get some candy.

Halloween should be used to encourage people to come together and do something fun and silly they don’t usually get to do. Instead, teens are made to feel like they should stay home alone and pass out candy while parents take younger siblings through the neighborhood.

There are not many other appealing options for teens to celebrate Halloween. Parties encourage underage drinking and many other bad habits, while trick or treating encourages teens to take part in a tradition that has lasted for decades.

Teenagers are always told by adults “don’t grow up too fast” and “enjoy it while it lasts.” Shaming them for participating in a childhood activity does the complete opposite.

While there are some teenagers who ruin it for the others, most teens genuinely enjoy trick or treating. There are many costumes designed for teens to remind them of childhood shows, movies, and books. This gives Halloween a nostalgic feeling.

As long as kids are in real costumes and continue to be polite, there is no reason for adults to have any issue with them celebrating Halloween the same way they did when they were younger.

Teenagers can also be looked up to by the younger kids. Teens setting a good example of how to enjoy a simple and fun Halloween celebration can encourage children to celebrate the same way.

Overall, trick or treating can be a nostalgic and innocent experience for teens who are growing up too fast.

For young children, getting candy is a joy. Eating some the night of Halloween – and then eating more the nights following – provides a sugar rush and the great feeling of having collected so much candy.

Seeing kids saying “trick or treat” at house after house is such a cute thing. At some point, though, teens need to step aside to let younger kids enjoy a popular Halloween tradition.

When teens go trick-or-treating, it can create a less enjoyable experience for younger kids, who see the teens walking down the road, begging for candy on a night intended for kids.

According to the Washington Post, cities such as Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Chesapeake, all in Virginia, have put an age limit on trick or treating. In Portsmouth, the age limit is 12 years old to participate in this tradition.

According to the article, a spokesperson from the Portsmouth police department said some teens might unintentionally “intimidate” younger children, and having an age limit creates an “age-appropriate atmosphere.”

Instead of going trick-or-treating, teens could attend a Halloween party where no alcohol is served, and they show off their costumes there.

Haunted houses are another great tradition teens can participate in instead of trick-or-treating. They provide fun for teens, with some featuring many attractions and lasting anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.

Trick-or-treating can be a waste of time as well. Many teens might even not eat all the candy, like younger kids do.

While trick-or-treating is a great tradition, it might be better for teens to stick to Haunted houses and Halloween parties now, and leave the tradition to the younger kids.