Teens also have the tendency to dress up in frightening costumes, which are often downright terrifying to some young children and  take away from the lighthearted fun of the day.

Trick-or-treating should be left to the kids, and teens should participate in one of the many other ways to celebrate the day.

While trick-or-treating is generally the only option for children on Halloween, teens have other fun options such as visiting a haunted house, watching a new scary movie, going to Fright Fest at Six Flags or buying a three dollar “Boorito” in costume from Chipotle.

Teens have already had their chance to trick-or-treat, so allowing children to embrace the magic of Halloween is a small gesture that can make the day more enjoyable for everyone.