Parents are always talking about how things were better when they were kids, especially when it comes to holiday traditions.
With Halloween coming up and the rising popularity of a new tradition known as Trunk-Or-Treat, people are debating online as to whether this tradition could ever replace trick-or-treating.
You know the drill: Kids dress up, go around to homes, say "trick or treat", and get free candy. At least, that's how it was in my day.
It's called Trunk-Or-Treat, and it's said to be the easier and safer alternative to regular trick-or-treating.
The kids then go from car to car to get their treats. The events are held either on Halloween or the weekend before, and usually during daylight.
For one, this event is more inclusive for children with mobility issues who might not be able to navigate people's laneways or stairs.
That being said, there are some people who feel that Trunk-Or-Treating is the new trend for so-called "helicopter" parents.
"It discourages community involvement in Halloween - decorating houses, mingling with neighbors, etc. And it robs kids of the bonding opportunities you get pounding the pavement with your friends," said one Reddit user.
"The essence of Halloween for me is a dark neighborhood with jack-o-lanterns out and running around your neighborhood after dark with your friends trying to hit up as many houses as you can manage," said another Reddit user.
Is Trunk-or-Treat the way to go, or do you prefer good, old-fashioned trick-or-treating?
