Trick or Treat

[ghoti_mhic_uait]

I might be being overly fastidious, but why is it acceptable for children to go around strangers houses begging for sweets? Why is it acceptable for children to beg at all?

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[bopeepsheep.livejournal.com]

It seems to be widespread in Oxford, and they start early (i.e. now). IMO it isn't acceptable and we ignore them or decline. So far, no repercussions.