It’s 9:15 PM in October — peak Halloween season 🎃
A group of pre-teens are outside doing what kids have done forever: running around, yelling, getting spooked by decorations, and yes… apparently hiding in bushes barking at people.
The HOA president walks over and tells their dad to keep them inside. She says she’s received multiple complaints.
Dad tries to explain — they’re just playing.
Eventually he gets frustrated and says the problem today is people won’t let kids be kids… then goes inside and shuts the door.
So here’s the question:
If kids aren’t damaging property and it’s not late at night, should neighborhoods tolerate noise and harmless antics — especially during something like Halloween — or do neighbors have the right to expect quiet at all times?
Where’s the balance between community peace and childhood freedom?
Matthew 21:21
So Jesus answered and said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' it will be done.
Jesse Jackson on Sesame Street in 1973.
He famously led a group of children in reciting the poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment. May he rest in peace 🕊️.