Yeah, it annoys me a little, that people will feel pressured to go along with something commercial. I think if people intend on taking their kiddies out, they should first do a letterbox-drop in the area, informing neighbours. That way if someone wants to participate, not only do they have warning to have some lollies on hand, they can hang the included balloon or streamers on the mailbox/ doorhandle/ whatever and so indicate 'yes, please ring my bell and pester me for treats'. If they don't want to take part, then a blank house will mean 'don't come asking for treats, you little pests'. Now all we need is a national broadcasting of this idea....
My sis-in-law took her two littlies out last night after they begged to on the spur of the moment, and the flummoxed neighbours were giving them Home Brand muesli bars and other assorted random 'treats', as they had nothing prepared. Embarrassing, but they kids thought it was the best thing ever, to be given *anything* just because they were in costume.
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I think if people intend on taking their kiddies out, they should first do a letterbox-drop in the area, informing neighbours. That way if someone wants to participate, not only do they have warning to have some lollies on hand, they can hang the included balloon or streamers on the mailbox/ doorhandle/ whatever and so indicate 'yes, please ring my bell and pester me for treats'. If they don't want to take part, then a blank house will mean 'don't come asking for treats, you little pests'.
Now all we need is a national broadcasting of this idea....
My sis-in-law took her two littlies out last night after they begged to on the spur of the moment, and the flummoxed neighbours were giving them Home Brand muesli bars and other assorted random 'treats', as they had nothing prepared. Embarrassing, but they kids thought it was the best thing ever, to be given *anything* just because they were in costume.