COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As central Ohio prepares to host the premiere event of the Halloween season, otherwise known as trick-or-treating, an age-old question has arisen on social media.

Just days ago, a poster on the Nextdoor app asked the community, “Is 13 too old to trick or treat?” Nearly 200 comments poured in response to the familiar query about the top age to participate in the fall tradition.

Many people felt Halloween fun should not have an age limit.

“Absolutely not. Let kids be kids as long as they can be,” said one commenter.

“No, never care their age if they are having fun and polite,” added another.

Other parents advised those handing out candy against quickly judging the age of trick-or-treaters, noting that appearances can be deceiving. One mother recalled the story of

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