On Halloween, the streets are busy with kids trick-or-treating and colleges are filled with college students having parties. But what is left for the teenagers to do? Halloween is an awkward holiday for teenagers: They’re considered too old for trick-or-treating, but too young for parties.
“Halloween is overwhelming. It’s just like… ever since I became a teenager, it’s been awkward to find stuff to do. You either are with little kids trick-or-treating, or hanging out with friends and staying up late,” said GJHS freshman Lucy McLaughlin the day after Halloween.
Although trick-or-treating is considered a “little kids activity,” many teenagers still go, either out of their own free will or because they are stuck babysitting younger siblings. Other teengagers go trick-or-treating because it’s a fun and traditional activity for Halloween.
“Still feels like I’m a little kid,” GJHS junior Jamie Wert said.
Trick-or-treating isn’t the only activity for teenagers. Many go to parties or haunted houses around Halloween. Some went to the Halloween night football game between GJHS and Sand Creek High School that started at 7 p.m. and featured a halftime band performance of Michael Jackson’s song “Thriller.”
Teenagers often complain about adults being rude toward them when they go trick-or-treating or just hanging out on Halloween.
“I think that going to a party is fine. But, I think that adults should be nicer to teenagers on Halloween,” said GJHS sophomore Mathew Halter.
Although Halloween is awkward for many teenagers, many found a way to have a fun night doing things like trick-or-treating, going to the football game, or staying at home to watch scary movies.
Editor’s Note: Kyra Finney is a GJHS sophomore enrolled in a Reporting class. She plans to join the Orange & Black staff next semester.
