Plain Talker Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 * insert something grumpy about how it's evil, and anti established religions, and how it shouldn't be permitted....!"* there, will that do youse? *goes to answer door* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F. Sidebottom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 What I find ironic is that those that won't join in, and indulge the children, engage with them, and form relationships are usually those that complain that kids nowadays have no respect. Give and take. Unless you're incapable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACEBOOK Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 It' was 7pm and not a firework could be heard or a trick or treater in sight. ahh bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despritdan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Like everything bad, it's come from America. It's supposed to be a bit of fun, but it's actually demands with menaces and can be intimidating for people, especially when you have gangs of surly chavs banging on your door every 5 minutes. We have to pretend it's fun to deny how frightened of what will happen if we say "No" we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidcameron Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Well, quite, you point out a very obvious danger. Who lets their kids eat sweets given to them by a stranger in this day and age. You've got to be out of your mind as a parent to even consider that. There's dumb and then there's downright neglect. I think you are paranoid-do you think people go round trying to poison children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessoo Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hear Hear. When I was little ( born in 1955 ) nobody made anything of halloween, it was only when my children were young that the American craze started here. (although it was nowhere near as bad as nowadays ) I agree Francypants. It's not our culture, let's leave it to the Americans who have made Halloween an annual family/neighbourhood, albeit commercial, celebration. Everyone dresses up and it works well over there but our streets are not safe for children to be knocking on doors. Children should not be encouraged to beg for treats nor to menace strangers on their doorstep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACEBOOK Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I think you are paranoid-do you think people go round trying to poison children? It only takes one incident. If you take your kids every year to multiple houses eating sweets from strangers, the odds of something bad happening are increased dramatically. A much better idea is having a halloween party in a trusted environment where all the children can be safe and only consuming trusted food and beverages. I make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidcameron Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I agree Francypants. It's not our culture, let's leave it to the Americans who have made Halloween an annual family/neighbourhood, albeit commercial, celebration. Everyone dresses up and it works well over there but our streets are not safe for children to be knocking on doors. Children should not be encouraged to beg for treats nor to menace strangers on their doorstep. .........or they may end up selling double glazing or working for npower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hots on Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hear Hear. When I was little ( born in 1955 ) nobody made anything of halloween, it was only when my children were young that the American craze started here. (although it was nowhere near as bad as nowadays ) It is purely the retail sector that is keeping this "tradition" going; the same can be said for Christmas too. Getting ready for Christmas in September as people do is truly pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Some right miserable sods on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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