Most children will feel too old and too silly to still go out trick-or-treating once they reach a certain age, usually teenage. Some may be around age 12 or 13 and others may be older when they stop going out on Halloween night to collect candy. The decision to stop trick-or-treating will likely stem from the risk of running in to friends or a “crush” who may be taking out younger siblings and being caught having some childish fun. Embarrassment will likely dictate a teens action, even if he or she would still like to participate in Halloween activities. Personally, I have seen teens ages 13-16 still out for candy. But I have also seen teenagers out being silly in costumes and just walking the streets having fun or taking their brothers and sisters from house to house. I don’t think adults should dictate when teens should stop trick-or-treating and there is no one true cut-off age. So please candy distributers: Do give the older kids some candy or other treats, if they still feel young enough to go out on Halloween night. Doing so takes courage if the teens may face being made fun of by peers and kids do grow up way too fast, so let them have a little bit of fun before they become adults.