Why Trick-or-Treating Shouldn’t Have an Age Limit

Halloween is right around the corner, and with it comes the annual debate: “Aren’t you a little too old to be trick-or-treating?” But why are we so quick to cut off teenagers from the magic of Halloween? Who decided that there’s an age cutoff for fun? When teens are constantly encouraged to grow up fast, holding onto a little piece of childhood isn’t just OK—it's beneficial, even essential.