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To think shots for parents while kids trick or treat is bad?

110 replies

alco · 27/10/2024 21:55

I'll start by pointing out I am a recovering alcoholic and I really do no think I am only of those preachy people that now look down on anyone for drinking.

In a group (mainly US based) about sobriety I am in one lady was saying in her area people now hand out alcoholic shots to the parents when the kids trick or treat. Some people are defending it saying just because she has a problem with alcohol doesn't mean that every one does. I completely agree. But I really do not think there is a need to hand out shots while the kids are out trick or treating. '

Some even said on local mum groups people are sharing maps of which houses will be participating.

AIBU or is this normal?

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bert3400 · 27/10/2024 22:03

Is this an American thing cause generally Brits don't do shots? ... certainly not when kids are around ...beer and wine at kids parties is definitely a thing and at our Halloween parties in the past ...but not shots

AutumnLeaves24 · 27/10/2024 22:03

I've seen a few threads about people doing this.

It would certainly improve T&T.

where we live I'd accept shots from
neighbours ('mystery liquid from a stranger 🙄🙄)

KoalaCalledKevin · 27/10/2024 22:00

HalloweenHaribo · 27/10/2024 21:58

It's not normal but I couldn't get too fussed about it either.

If they were giving a small glass of wine or champagne, some would say it's a generous thing to do.

Giving out shots is odd but if parents wanted to get pissed, they could do that before leaving the house.

I agree with this.

And I don't drink, so this isn't something I'd take part in.

Fucketbucket · 27/10/2024 21:59

Very odd!!

Deadringer · 27/10/2024 21:58

Wtf?

HalloweenHaribo · 27/10/2024 21:58

It's not normal but I couldn't get too fussed about it either.

If they were giving a small glass of wine or champagne, some would say it's a generous thing to do.

Giving out shots is odd but if parents wanted to get pissed, they could do that before leaving the house.

sprigatito · 27/10/2024 21:58

Oof, I am relaxed about moderate drinking around children and served wine/beer at my kids' birthday parties...but even I think this is a shit idea. Small overexcited kids in the dark, traffic...nope. Wait until you get home.

Saschka · 27/10/2024 21:57

Bizarre, honestly. And what parent is going to accept a shot of mystery liquid from a stranger?

Scutterbug · 27/10/2024 21:57

Bizarre thing to do.

StSwithinsDay · 27/10/2024 21:56

Not normal in my opinion.

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