I took my boy (19 months) this year for his first go around the block. Its a chance for him to be social with other people, get out at a different time and just have some fun for his first time. He loved it. The (many many) elderly on our block really enjoyed having young kids come to their doors and earlier times. Sure, he isnt eating the candy but its not about the candy for us. Ill toss a bite size thing in my lunch kit over the next while and ill leave some out at work for those that want something.