“You are too old” or “trick-or-treating is for kids.”
Those words are mostly heard by teens when talking about wanting to trick-or-treat during Halloween. Even though there is no rule for a teen to stop, we tend to continue to hear this. Really, there is not any harm with still trick-or-treating when in high school. We are young and soon enough will be off into the adult world, dealing with college, jobs, and being on our own.
There is no lie in saying that growing up can be intimidating. We wonder how the future will play out or what path we will take. Will it go North or South? Then soon enough, we wonder where all the time went during the younger years in our life. The nostalgic tradition keeps that youthfulness for us. The thought of getting older escapes our mind while laughing and enjoying the night with friends or a younger sibling.
My younger sister absolutely loves Halloween, the candy most of all. Around the end of elementary and middle school years, I helped take her to the door and receive candy together. Those times were very enjoyable, seeing how thrilled she was to walk around the neighborhood, get candy and see others’ costumes. Not only does trick-or-treating with a sibling bring them happiness, but it can create a core memory for them when with an older sibling. The bond can flourish, too. There is no shame at all with being with siblings on Halloween, if you have one.
Sometimes we don’t want to let go of our childhood selves. The excited feeling we get when Halloween is around the corner sticks to us. It is definitely better than staying in all night doing nothing and laying around at home. We are able to be in the spirit—figuring out costume ideas weeks before, dressing up and heading out to get candy.
And even if you plan to trick-or-treat till graduation, there is nothing wrong with it. There is not a reason to feel that you are too old while in high school. Like said, we are still young. Then when our lives start to take a different direction, we will not be so young anymore. Keep the trick-or-treating going until it is time to let go of it. Cherish the moments left before heading off to the adult world.
