With the spookiest season upon us, teenagers might wonder: how old is too old to trick-or-treat?
Trick-or-treating is a fond childhood memory where kids dress up and run around neighborhoods asking for candy. But now that we’re teenagers, can we still participate in this childhood pastime?
Most teenagers skip trick-or-treating and go straight to their friends’ houses to do other things, like play video games, have sleepovers, and attend parties. Freshman Oscar Lozano shared another activity that some enjoy: ¨Other things I do aside from trick-or-treating are that I like to give out candy.¨
A few Juniors shared they enjoy taking their younger siblings out trick-or-treating. Rowan Morales said that she feels nostalgic when she’s out with her little sister and cousins. “Their costumes are so cute, and it’s fun to see them having a good time.”
Trunk-or-treating is another alternative, but most UHS teens shared that they prefer the classic trick-or-treating because trunk-or-treating is less exciting. Axel Ruiz, a freshman, stated, ¨I think [teens] can still do trick-or-treating if [they] want to.¨
But how old is too old to dress up, get out there, and knock on neighborhood doors? Most Wildcats believe you can trick-or-treat throughout high school.
Freshman Angel Avalos Rios shared that teens shouldn’t be limited, ¨because [they’re] just walking around getting candy and that shouldn’t be frowned upon.¨
A handful of senior Wildcats expressed that because they lost two full years of childhood trick-or-treating during COVID, they should be able to participate now, regardless of being in high school.
So no matter what you choose, get out there and have fun with friends, family, and others.
The UHS News Team wishes you all an amazing and safe Halloween!
Note: Join us for a costume contest hosted by ASB on Friday in the Tri. There will also be a performance from Música Norteña to accompany the festivities.
Santi Andrade Rincon
Santi Andrade Rincon is a freshman at Ukiah High School, and this is his first time taking journalism. He has a strong interest in sports and is most passionate about training for soccer. His favorite soccer club is FC Barcelona, and he has been supporting them for a long time. His other interests include hanging out with friends, drawing, coloring, and being with family.
