Lady to give out "you're too fat for candy" letters?

So.. a letter explaining that your child is a little overweight
=
getting your *kitten* kicked
Getting your tires slashed
getting your house egg'd
getting thretened to the point of needing to move.

And we wonder whats wrong with society today....

OT but a bit amusing:

I'm in S.E. Louisiana... it's still pretty hot here at Halloween.

Last year, hubby and I were giving out candy and we had a case of water bottles in the back of the truck. Some of those costumes are REALLY hot, and when I'd see a hot, sweaty child, I'd ask if they wanted candy or water.

Water. 100% of the time. They'd drink it right there and not one forgot to say "thank you".

Oh, BTW, we give out good candy... not the crappy "stuff still left over in February" type.

I love that idea. I think I'll include a tray of small bottles of water alongside the candy this year. Though the neighbors a few doors down may not appreciate all the requests to use the restroom :laugh:

Awww... that makes me happy to know that some thirsty kids will get water, and (oddly) that I might have indirectly inspired slight annoyance from your neighbors. Is that bad??? I think it might be!

It makes me wish there was a warm alternative. We've already had a bit of snow up here so handing out water when it's going to be near freezing by nightfall doesn't work, but I can't really give out hot spiced apple cider to anonymous kids either. drat...

Why not hot chocolate?

For the same reason I can't give apples, oranges, or the popcorn balls my grandmother made. Not many parents will let their kids eat or drink something not originally wrapped. Too much stranger danger.

Kind of makes me wonder why they let their children out to beg anything at all from strangers then.
If you think it through to possible outcomes.
As I said, I don't really get the Hallowe'en thing, so may not be the most sympathetic.

Kind of makes me wonder why they let their children out to beg anything at all from strangers then.
If you think it through to possible outcomes.
As I said, I don't really get the Hallowe'en thing, so may not be the most sympathetic.

So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.

Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).

Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?

Nice lesson to teach the kids!

I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!

Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole

People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.

Kind of makes me wonder why they let their children out to beg anything at all from strangers then.
If you think it through to possible outcomes.
As I said, I don't really get the Hallowe'en thing, so may not be the most sympathetic.

I'm a Brit living in the states. I didn't get Halloween either, until I moved to the States and had kids. It's fun. The kids are excited, and the adults play along and get enjoyment from the theater of it. Many adults even dress up themselves. Everyone knows everyone else where I live, and it's cool to see how the kids dress up.

It's not as much fun in the UK because people just don't get into the spirit of it. In my neighborhood growing up we'd have kids not in costume basically knock on the door and hold out their hands for sweets. That just turns it into door to door begging, and it's no wonder people get irritated.

So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.

Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).

Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?

Nice lesson to teach the kids!

I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!

Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole

People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.

You posted this several hours ago and many people actually said that they disagree with you and would LITERALLY punch this woman if that happened.
Now, I agree with you that there are a lot of "Internet tough guys" out there but, the fact that there are some who would even THINK about doing this tells me that many are not fit to even be parents.

So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.

Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).

Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?

Nice lesson to teach the kids!

I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!

Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole

People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.

You posted this several hours ago and many people actually said that they disagree with you and would LITERALLY punch this woman if that happened.
Now, I agree with you that there are a lot of "Internet tough guys" out there but, the fact that there are some who would even THINK about doing this tells me that many are not fit to even be parents.

Funny, I just looked through the thread, and I don't see a single person quoting me and saying "no, seriously, I'd totally do this, no exaggeration, in fact I throat punched someone just the other day for looking at my kid funny". Just because you say it, doesn't make it true. If I missed direct response, I'll be happy to retract.

Sure, plenty of people posted after me with violent sentiments, but I'm guessing they either didn't read the whole thread or just didn't give two damns about my opinion. People just love extreme responses to stuff like this.

Next she'll be telling them there is no Santa...