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My children are 18, 16, 14 and 12. This might be a controversial subject for some, but the majority of my kids still enjoy trick-or-treating. Now, before you start throwing stones (or candy bars)...

As your child grows closer to adulthood, so does their workload. With work, sports, extracurriculars, family obligations, a social life and studies to stay on top of, there is a good chance your tween...