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I think that altogether, when I was small, candy tended to be healthier.  Hydrogenated fats weren't in full use yet, and chocolate candy had real chocolate.  Last year a friend brought me a box of REAL chocolates from Switzerland, and that fabulous flavor reminded me of how much we have lost.  

Kids demand sweets - everyone else does it, it's on TV, by cash registers at stores - and you do them a disservice when you buy them junk food.  Just keep in mind that most "chocolate", which is actually a healthy food, has very little chocolate in it. 

How much more fun to make their own!  And you know what goes into it.  Including real chocolate.  Try this no-cook recipe.

Fudge Rum Truffles

10 whole graham crackers (double, the long ones)
3 Tbsp. confectioner's sugar
1 Tbsp. unsweetened baking cocoa 
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. rum extract
1/4 cup milk
Finely chopped nuts or shredded coconut flakes
Margarine or oil

Crush graham crackers with a rolling pin or pan.  An easy way to avoid a mess is to put them in a zipper bag.  Don't use food processor, the crumbs will be too fine.  Combine with confectioners sugar and baking cocoa.

Sprinkle a little nuts or coconut in bottom of airtight container.  Oil or butter hands (I use non-hydrogenated Smart Balance lite  margarine) to prevent sticking.  Roll into 1-inch balls, and roll in nuts or coconut.  Place in container.  If you make a second layer, sprinkle more nuts or coconut between the layers so they won't stick together.

Keep refrigerated.

• Note:  Try to find graham crackers made with non-hydrogenated fats.  If you can't find any, send off a nasty letter to the manufacturers asking for alternative fat content.  You know what they say: the squeaky wheel gets the (right kind of) grease.