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?