If you live in an area where you've gone trick-or-treating at the mall, you should call.
The U.S. Census Bureau says 36 million kids ages 5 to 13 go trick-or-treating each year.
If the family is reasonably comfortable with trick-or-treating, then there should be no candy eaten while out.
So, if a parent is really uncomfortable with trick-or-treating, then a party is the way to go.
Trick-or-treating and Halloween parties are being canceled at shopping malls across the country.
"I think in light of all that is happening today, a lot of families may prefer Halloween parties over trick-or-treating, " Giles said.
Factor in all those parents who are de facto trick-or-treating by stealing candy from their kids and the statistic goes through the roof.
Trick-or-treating in neighborhoods has fallen out of fashion as parents grow uneasy about safety concerns, and retailers are plenty eager to cater to nervous families.
Now, kids go trick-or-treating during the daytime and receive healthy treats.
One word on the trick-or-treating question: As a child, adults told me that bad people "often" put razor blades in apples, or put poison into candy at Halloween.
After paying a premium for these prepackaged costumes, many parents will choose to bring their kids to safe, corporate-sanctioned trick-or-treating events at shopping malls, outlet stores and even restaurants.
Experts agreed that parents should exercise normal caution for trick-or-treating, such as checking candy and treats before their children eat them and making sure children wear reflective clothing at night.
It appears to condemn parents who take youngsters trick-or-treating, saying it is a time when normal law-abiding people damage their "good neighbours" property and in some cases "bring on fear".
If your children are going out trick-or-treating this Halloween -- even if they have gone before and even if you think they know the rules -- it's always safest to remind them.
My kids will be joining millions of their candy-seeking compatriots across the nation in begging for candy from strangers Oct. 31, but only after they've had enough of Mama's "You Must Eat This If You Want To Go Trick-or-Treating" Squash Soup.
And, it posts contributions from other actual parents on suggested topics, including -- again -- what to do with all that candy they bring home, and things you and your children can do instead of trick-or-treating, if you are so inclined.
The many and varied rites associated with the fortnight-long holiday may sound innocent enough: gift-giving, trick-or-treating, fireworks, open-air picnics, the eating of special foods and the display of symbols of abundance such as goldfish, coloured eggs, potted plants and shiny coins.
But, of course, kids are the best part of Halloween and using them as a kind of indicator of public fortunes, what do you think it means that two different children dressed up as Scooter Libby came trick-or-treating at my door?
But if a family is concerned, when you're actually trick-or-treating, if you watch your child go to someone's door, ring the bell, and the other family comes to the door and hands them candy, it's one way of knowing it's a safe and comfortable gift of the candy.
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