Well that didn't go to plan

mig

The idea was that once the word got round that there was fruit at our house the kids would stop coming well they cleared us out i even had to use what we had kept back for ourselves.One little girl of about 4 ran off shouting "daddy i got a banana ".when it got a bit later and the older kids came i thought there might be trouble be no they were really good ,what are the parents feeding them that they are happy to get fruit. Mig

frogmorton

mig that's LOVELY

Really good for them too

Love

Toni xxx

dreamdaisy

Ours went exactly to plan, no visitations whatsoever. Mind you, I suppose it helps living in a road where everyone is retired but even so, no grandchildren came a-knocking. Thanks to the previous owner of No.10 we have a high wall and tall solid gate between the front door and the drive so to let people in means us leaving the house. I think not.

Mig, I think your local parents are feeding their children correctly, hence the excitement about getting fruit - obviously the preferred choice when it comes to snacking. Next year float the rumour that you only have tripe and offal to offer - that should guarantee a peaceful evening. DD

Slosh

I had quite a few children in groups with their parents come round, although I've given sweets in previous years I decided it was now not worth the effort so put up one of the "No"posters my council provide in my window which worked. I did feel mean though as unlike last year, this year they were younger children.

stickywicket

Mig, that's a stonking idea.

Trick or Treating is, to my mind, a horrible idea. For 364 days in the year we teach kids never to accept sweets from strangers then, for one night only, tell them to go to strangers' houses and beg for sweets or money. It's crazy.

Yes, give them what, traditionally, they don't want and the matter should soon resolve itself. Next year I recommend sprouts, cabbage, liver, grisly stewed meat. lentils and, of course, tripe.

theresak

I tried giving fruit a few years ago - we handed out satsumas & apples, and the disappointment was etched on to every child`s face!

barbara12

Oh mig you did make me laugh... like you say do they not see fruit at home.. we only had our neighbours children come round and they were giving sweets away ....there mum said they had to then they weren't begging...