The Return Of The Teal Pumpkins

[Crepitus]

I give Play Dough and Bubbles
For the big kids, I give full sized candy bars

I give big handfuls, but then again there just aren't that many trick or treaters in my neighborhood these days.

I send most of it to my special need son's day program.

Another reason why I only get the hypoallergenic stuff, BRW.

 

[WinterBorn]

Again, why can't it be the parent's job to sort it all out? Why should it be the job of other people? Also if you're that worried about it don't take your child trick-or-treating. It's that simple.

If my child had serious allergies, I would want to check the candy, sort the candy, and still give them a plastic teal pumpkin.

But it is sad that you think people should not trick-or-treat unless they only carry pumpkins that are colors you approve.

Tell you what, why don't you lecture the children with teal pumpkins? Maybe yell at their parents if they are with them?

 

[WinterBorn]

What’s the point of autistic trick or treaters identifying themselves? To warn people to be sensitive?

Or is it just an awareness thing?

Bizarre.

An autistic child may be nonverbal. Some people insist that the child say "Trick of Treat". Great for most kids. Cruel for an autistic child.

 

[WinterBorn]

Pumpkins aren’t teal

And vampires, goblins, and other monsters aren't real. Should we not allow costumes unless they are of "real" things?

 

[SweetSue92]

Already did, here's a whole list of hypoallergenic candy for ya!

Dum Dum Suckers
Smarties, plain ones not the chocolate coated ones you find in places like Canada and Mexico.
Skittles
Mike and Ikes
Starbursts
Lifesavers
Life Saver Gummies
Dots
Enjoy Life Chocolate
Sweedish Fish
Ring Pops
Fun Dip
Starburst Pops
Surf Sweets–has many types of candies
Sour Patch Kids
Fruit snacks (Annie’s–vegan too!, Welch’s, Mott’s, Black Forest)
Fruit Roll Ups
Fruit By The Foot
Gushers
Cotton Candy
Jolly Rancher Gummies


How hard was that, guys?

Red Dye 40 in almost all of these. See why it should be up to the parents?

 

[SweetSue92]

If my child had serious allergies, I would want to check the candy, sort the candy, and still give them a plastic teal pumpkin.

But it is sad that you think people should not trick-or-treat unless they only carry pumpkins that are colors you approve.

Tell you what, why don't you lecture the children with teal pumpkins? Maybe yell

Our son had a serious, life-threatening nut allergy before all this. We taught him how to live in the real world, that is not peanut-free. He went trick or treating, we were vigilant about him not eating any candy until we had sorted it all. WE bought candy that was safe for him that he could exchange for any nut candy he received.

People are not responsible for his health issues. Those in this thread saying, "Why not just get some candy that's safe for kids?" don't realize the myriad and pervasive allergies that exist today. I'm not even sure gum is safe.

 

[WinterBorn]

Our son had a serious, life-threatening nut allergy before all this. We taught him how to live in the real world, that is not peanut-free. He went trick or treating, we were vigilant about him not eating any candy until we had sorted it all. WE bought candy that was safe for him that he could exchange for any nut candy he received.

People are not responsible for his health issues. Those in this thread saying, "Why not just get some candy that's safe for kids?" don't realize the myriad and pervasive allergies that exist today. I'm not even sure gum is safe.

I have heard horror stories about kids with nut allergies trying to sneak a Snickers or something similar. They are kids.

 

[SweetSue92]

I have heard horror stories about kids with nut allergies trying to sneak a Snickers or something similar. They are kids.

So is it neighbors' and strangers' responsibility to give them candy that they can eat because they have a teal pumpkin?

(Also...only on USMB could someone counter a real-life example of 26 years with 'I have heard'. Yeah? You have 'heard'? Do you have epi-pens? Ever given one? Ever been to the ER with a life-threatening emergency anaphylaxis? Then maybe take a seat.)

 

[WinterBorn]

So is it neighbors' and strangers' responsibility to give them candy that they can eat because they have a teal pumpkin?

(Also...only on USMB could someone counter a real-life example of 26 years with 'I have heard'. Yeah? You have 'heard'? Do you have epi-pens? Ever given one? Ever been to the ER with a life-threatening emergency anaphylaxis? Then maybe take a seat.)

Whether it is their responsibility or not, everyone giving out candy can be aware of the potential danger.

Yes, as a matter of fact I have used an epi pen. And I have been to the ER with a life threatening emergency. So I will continue to stand.

I was not countering anything. I was making a point that the parents are not always there and things could happen. So lighten up, your point was made and accepted.

 

[SweetSue92]

Whether it is their responsibility or not, everyone giving out candy can be aware of the potential danger.

Yes, as a matter of fact I have used an epi pen. And I have been to the ER with a life threatening emergency. So I will continue to stand.

I was not countering anything. I was making a point that the parents are not always there and things could happen. So lighten up, your point was made and accepted.

There is not a candy you can give out that some children will not react to. Under the Puritanical guidelines of the Puritans here at USMB, I would never give out candy again. Not worth it.

But then, this is the Safety Cult, who masked and vaxxed and boostered themselves to the hilt. So I guess what do I expect.

 

[WinterBorn]

There is not a candy you can give out that some children will not react to. Under the Puritanical guidelines of the Puritans here at USMB, I would never give out candy again. Not worth it.

But then, this is the Safety Cult, who masked and vaxxed and boostered themselves to the hilt. So I guess what do I expect.

Likely you are right. But having a teal pumpkin can reduce the chances. It will at least give me the opportunity to ask what the allergy is. That way I can give a Milky Way instead of a Snickers.

We average about 150 trick or treaters every Halloween. Many come from other areas to trick or treat in our neighborhood, so I don't know many of the families.

Normally we make sure we have nut free candies too.

 

[rightwinger]

Our son had a serious, life-threatening nut allergy before all this. We taught him how to live in the real world, that is not peanut-free. He went trick or treating, we were vigilant about him not eating any candy until we had sorted it all. WE bought candy that was safe for him that he could exchange for any nut candy he received.

People are not responsible for his health issues. Those in this thread saying, "Why not just get some candy that's safe for kids?" don't realize the myriad and pervasive allergies that exist today. I'm not even sure gum is safe.

Why do you want to give nuts to a kid who is allergic to them?
A kid shows up with a teal Pumpkin and you want to give them nuts anyway and let the parents worry about it?

 

[SweetSue92]

Why do you want to give nuts to a kid who is allergic to them?
A kid shows up with a teal Pumpkin and you want to give them nuts anyway and let the parents worry about it?

Bad trolling, troll

 

[rightwinger]

Bad trolling, troll

It is a simple question

Why does it bother you if a kid signals he has a peanut allergy?
I would feel bad if I gave a kid a treat that could cause a serious reaction
I would want to know

 

[SweetSue92]

It is a simple question

Why does it bother you if a kid signals he has a peanut allergy?
I would feel bad if I gave a kid a treat that could cause a serious reaction
I would want to know

It doesn't bother me. As a mother of a child who had severe peanut/nut allergies, I did not EXPECT neighbors to cater to his needs.

I don't know how old or out of touch you are, but there is almost no candy you can give away these days that won't cause some kid a reaction. If you feel that way, just turn off the light and don't give.

 

[rightwinger]

It doesn't bother me. As a mother of a child who had severe peanut/nut allergies, I did not EXPECT neighbors to cater to his needs.

I don't know how old or out of touch you are, but there is almost no candy you can give away these days that won't cause some kid a reaction. If you feel that way, just turn off the light and don't give.

Just because you can’t prevent every possible allergy doesn’t mean you should not try to prevent any

Why would you intentionally give peanuts to a child who will have a bad reaction?

 

[Flash]

"Trick or Treat!"

"Oh my, you look so scary in that Crooked Hillary mask, here is your Almond Joy"

"But I am allergic to nuts"

"Sorry 'bout that kid".

 

[SweetSue92]

Just because you can’t prevent every possible allergy doesn’t mean you should not try to prevent any

Why would you intentionally give peanuts to a child who will have a bad reaction?

I never said I would ON PURPOSE give peanut candy to a peanut allergic child.

now, run out and buy all that gum you're gonna give away...oh wait, kids with orthodontia can't have it. So, turn the light off, old man.

 

[rightwinger]

I never said I would ON PURPOSE give peanut candy to a peanut allergic child.

OK….that is a start

Now, if a child shows up with a teal pumpkin, you know he has a peanut allergy and will give some other treat.

Isn‘t that the purpose of the teal pumpkin?

 

[Crepitus]

Red Dye 40 in almost all of these. See why it should be up to the parents?

The red dye thing is kinda like the vaccines causing autism thing.

As in not real.