The results are in and it looks like all the children averaged about 2 1/2 lbs of candy each. That is except for Clara who either did not climb out of the stroller for every stop, or already ate half her candy on the road. The idea of letting the children consume all that candy makes me very uneasy. But it was still fun to be out visiting with neighbors and also fun to sort, organize and calculate the loot. After our math fun and a few favorite pieces the rest will be donated.
Some may think I'm a mean mom for taking away my kids candy. But that picture of Clara above explains my reasoning - my children have a very low tolerance for sugar. If I wish to keep my children content and cooperative, which is essential in the home school setting, I must limit the consumption of sugary processed foods.
The above chart shows some interesting trends. The older the children get the more aggressive they are in aquiring the candy but the less likely they are to eat it. But we will continue the study over the next 10 years because we may find the girls don't follow this trend and will never out grow their sweet tooth.
Paul is wishing we had charts from our own Trick-or-Treating because he has several thoughts and theories about the economics and evolution of the holiday. Maybe its time for him to start his own blog because his thoughts are more entertaining than mine.
Al--my kids were really jealous of all your kids big sized candy bars. They want to go trick or treating in your neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to read Paul's thoughts. Maybe he could do a blog on everyday economics for kids.
That picture of Clara sums Halloween up doesn't it? I am so glad it is over. I can't believe that James got 47 lbs. of candy. That is A LOT. Donating the candy is a good idea. My friend is saving theirs for stocking fillers. I thought I would try that this year, until we got rained on. Scott and the kids went to Tamsin's house and had hot cakes instead. Now there is not enough candy to save for Christmas.
ReplyDeletemarie' - it is 47 oz. so almost 3 lbs.
ReplyDeleteI don't think i could save it until Christmas because i would sneak too many pieces. Speaking of Christmas I need to call you so we can share ideas
Liked the bar chart of the production. We have made progress in the halloween accounting. There were some huge bars the kids were getting in the neighborhood... felt kinda bad about handing out packets of goldfish.. love Dad
ReplyDeleteI remember one year growing up that we totaled over eighty pounds of candy! I think our average was around 7 lbs each! We had that neighborhood down to a science.
ReplyDeleteI tried to weigh David's bag, but our scale was broken. It's funny how tradition sticks without a second thought.
I usually donate David's candy too or pay him for it. I'm the one with a bigger sweet tooth this year and want to keep it!
That chart is a great idea. Wish I had seen it before sooo many pieces of candy were consumed here. I'll have to remember for next year. With my kids they seem to eat a ton the first day and then it tapers off and is forgotten about and we will find loads to throw away months from now.
ReplyDeleteWith so many of the kids with the GI's, think that there is more aftermath of Halloween
ReplyDeleteGet better, Dad