Does trick-or-treating teach survival skills?

[RedInnocent69]

Got into an argument about what Halloween treats to stock

[MisterWack]

Why does it have to be deep or meaningful?

It is children dressing up as what they like for themselves and going to get sweets of all kinds to enjoy, also may share with their parents, friends in school, etc.

Also its a sweet wholesome tradition for parents, grandparents, siblings, friends who live close by, etc. so, it doesn’t have to be about survival or foraging or what have you, it is nice so therefore it is welcomed.

Snow Days are another part of childhood children should not go without and I’d say that is more survival focus due to igloo building lol. You need shelter and all you have is snow and ice? Igloo baby!

[RedInnocent69]

It doesn’t. I was more thinking about in having to stock chocolate, nut-free chocolate, and non chocolate. Like, what’s next? Separate no-sugar, confirmed gluten-free and vegan options?

[MisterWack]

@RedInnocent69 I mean when I went trick or treating, some houses had mixtures. Like if a house had m&m’s there would be peanut variants and regular so assuming a child has an allergy they’d pick the other. Others would give 4 little candies so if one I guess wasn’t our favorite or we were allergic then we’d substitute or have plenty to trade with a friend at school for ones we prefer or can have I guess.

Like I don’t see anything wrong with catering to allergies and non allergies, I guess it depends on the method since you want it to be a clean transition for another trick or treater and so they can get on with their night before its time to go home.

[RedInnocent69]

But didn’t you trade treats with your friends?

[MisterWack]

@RedInnocent69 Yeah

[RedInnocent69]

Exactly! It’s not my responsibility to provide everything for everyone— it’s like foraging! You get what you can get, and can trade later if you want or need to

[MisterWack]

@RedInnocent69 Not saying its your responsibility, I’m saying there are avenues around it.
m&m’s having the normal and peanut, having those variety packs Hershey’s, Crunch Bars, Goodbar, etc. and allowing kids to grab a handful (those were the best houses).

[dougeats]

They’re practicing real-world social skills without even realizing it.

-They’re approaching unfamiliar people, starting conversations, making decisions, waiting their turn, and remembering their manners.

-For younger children, some of these interactions might be completely new.

-For older kids, they’re opportunities to practice independence and confidence.

-What looks like a fun evening collecting candy is actually filled with small moments that help children grow.

-And sometimes, the best learning experiences don’t feel like lessons at all.

Now we eat... candy

[RedInnocent69]

That was poetry

[AgentG111]

Nope. Knock on the door it open say something and get something for free. It's teaching shit about the Democrats and the Communists and socialism.

[RedInnocent69]

😂😂😂

[NathanDavis]

negotiating skills, perhaps...

trade, offer and demand

[robocop666]

its fun though

[Agape93]

Lol no.

[Anonymous]

Nope