When I waas a kid ~50 years ago I rans around for a few hours and collected a LOT of candy (2 pillow case fills when 11). I had a lot of fun and a month + worth of candy. The OP needs to lighten up a bit.
How can you not like seeing these kids?
Google images of all sorts of horror. Lasting memories for these kids plus they get to interact with the neighbors.
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