Candy overload

Isn't there some mathematic equation that states that the amount of Halloween candy you give out is directly propotionate to the amount your child recieves? How on earth did we end up with five, yes, five, HUGE bowls of sugar in all its known forms? And Joseph didn't even have a bag... Of course, the kids think this is reason to celebrate. They have informed me that they think this is a record amount of candy ever housed under our roof. Candy, anyone?