"There is no age when kids 'should' stop trick-or-treating," Sheryl Ziegler, a family therapist tells TODAY.com, adding that even older kids may still trick-or-treat in groups or en route to parties."
"The decision to stop is based more on behavior than age," she says."
"It is important to note, however, that while this ordinance has been in effect since about 1970, the City of Chesapeake has never detained nor charged any person under the ordinance," a city spokesperson told TODAY.com in 2023."
"Officers do not spend Halloween night 'carding' trick-or-treaters, nor are they actively seeking 'over age' participants," added the spokesperson."
No single age mandates stopping trick-or-treating. Decisions typically hinge on behavior, maturity, and family preferences. Surveys show about one-quarter of adults believe children are never too old to trick-or-treat, and nearly half of parents agree. Some adults favor stopping around ages 15–18. A few municipalities have age-based ordinances, sometimes with fines, but such laws are seldom enforced and police generally do not card participants. Older children often adapt by trick-or-treating in groups, going en route to parties, handing out candy, or attending other Halloween events.
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