Those Trick-or-Treating Teens Were Once Tiny Tots Too

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When Halloween rolls around, teenagers often get a bad reputation. You know the type: towering figures in oversized costumes, barely donning a mask, and with their hands out, hoping for free candy. But let’s not forget, they were once little kids, too!

I can vividly recall every Halloween costume my son wore. He started as a cute little dinosaur, then morphed into a Ghostbuster, followed by a dynamic Buzz Lightyear, and then he dazzled as a cowboy. Over the years, he became Harry Potter, a pirate, and even a zombie — his dad joined in as a ghoulish groom.

Last Halloween marked a significant milestone for us: my son ventured out to trick-or-treat with his friends, all on his own. It was a bittersweet moment as I waved goodbye, flashlight in hand, no longer the one at the curb monitoring the candy haul. Now, we found ourselves waiting for other kids to knock on our door.

The littles dominate Halloween with their undeniable cuteness, and they truly own the night — or at least what they can manage. When my son was younger, we made it our mission to collect more treats each year. Eventually, we ventured further than just a few blocks, but there was always that one house — the spooky one with the jump scares. I knew the family, which made me the designated candy-fetcher. They rewarded brave trick-or-treaters with full-size bars.

Last year, even without us, my son hesitated at the driveway, still intimidated by that creepy house.

Despite his height, he’s still a kid at heart.

You wouldn’t guess that when you see his 5-foot-8 teenage self buried under a wig that’s a tad too big.

While he was off having a blast, it was our turn to hand out candy. The younger kids were adorable, but the older ones were the real stars of the night. I had modest expectations, but they showed up in droves, pillowcases ready. One boy dressed as Pee-wee Herman was a standout — I couldn’t resist giving him extra candy for his fantastic choice.

If I spotted a teenager with just a mask and an outstretched hand, I honestly don’t remember, but they got candy too. After all, there are far worse ways for teens to spend Halloween.

While the little ones fumble up the steps, guided by their parents to say “thank you,” the older kids zip down the street, leaping over bushes and crowding into doorways with the enthusiasm of a master plan — calculating their candy-to-effort ratio like they’re strategizing against the Wet Bandits.

Teens are often the last knock on Halloween night, keeping the spirit of the holiday alive until the porch lights dim and the jack-o’-lanterns flicker out. After they leave, we glance at each other and say, “Wow, that went quickly.”

Too quickly.

And just as you settle in for the evening, the first Christmas commercial blares on the screen. I distinctly remember this from last year. Seriously, Glade PlugIns, can’t we catch a break?

So, as long as the teens keep showing up and you have candy to spare, hand it out with gusto. Once supplies run low, and you’re left offering granola bars in awkwardness, it’s the official start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and soon enough, you’ll be drowning in holiday planning panic.

Honestly, the stakes are higher than ever this year — it’s like a dystopian movie out there — so embrace every teen who dares to knock on your door. Remember, they were once your adorable little trick-or-treaters, too.

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In summary, Halloween is all about embracing the journey from tiny trick-or-treaters to towering teens, and understanding that each knock on the door is a reminder of how quickly they grow up. So let’s celebrate them while we can!