I loved trick or treating as a kid, and I honestly was never asked to do a trick. I have no idea what I would have done if asked. We probably won’t do trick or treating with our kids as they get older, my husband doesn’t like the idea of it. Boo-urns

We dont celebrate Halloween I just dont like it to me its a American thing.
I remember one year I had so many kids come to our house it was like non stop and I didnt really buy anything for halloween to give to the kids in the end I just gave them some fruit and carrots.

I take my daughter trick or treating but she doesn’t ask any questions. Our local community just leaves lollies out for the kids to take one or they hand them out. We also have a rule in my community that unless you leave your outside light on, your house is not participating so you don’t get unwanted visitors at your door.

I agree with the comment below about never ever being asked for a trick, only ever a treat. We have previously had wrapped chocolates and lollies and little spooky wrapped Halloween themed toys for treats. We had them in a big bowl and those participating in the night were able to choose a couple of treats.

We’re not really into Halloween and don’t go trick or treating ourselves. I’ve never experienced someone coming at the door playing a trick on us. To be honest we currently live in a quiet neighborhood and there’s not many kids coming at the door. It’s quite common that those who put some Halloween decorations at their door / entrance are open to welcome trick & treaters and those who don’t have the decorations up are not really into it. I always have something for those who come at the door even though we don’t really celebrate it ourselves.

It seems to have changed over the years in our area and not many families seem to participate in trick or treating. We have been involved in various ways over the years for a bit of fun but no longer participate. The few families that seem to enjoy it; seem to do it very early in the early evening which is a good idea.

Ive never heard of that! Our neighbourhood is generally quite respectful. If houses dont have decorations up, it’s usually a sign they arent participating and they dont get door knocks. My kids are at the age they want to, so i always go with them for safety. We always check things they are given and usually only allow 1-2. Its for the fun and nothing more as we have plenty of candy at home

Hmm, we’re not in that phase yet. I’m still at the reluctant put a spooky t shirt on the kid for daycare stage… I’m not a huge fan, I worry more about the underlying issues relating to expectations, safety, etc. But I’m not against it per se… if he eats to do it when he’s older, fine… but I won’t be encouraging it. If you’re in a neighbourhood that celebrates, then get the kids to do it together. More social. If they need a trick, then not something unkind! Do a magic trick or something… or just say…” My trick is to disappear. Simply say abracadabra!” Then they run away!

Well, I have to say I’d be pretty cranky if someone played a trick on me. It’s not an Australian thing, and I never agreed to participate. That kid would well and truly be in trouble. I also have never taken my kids trick or treating – it just seems like a strained attempt to introduce something that’s a custom unique to another country. That said, I always have a bag of mini chocolate bars to hand for kids who come to our door.