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Let’s give Halloween back to the kids and keep the horror out of it, so children everywhere can enjoy this incredibly fun holiday.
Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year.
It’s one of the only times I ever talk with some of my neighbors, so it builds connections and strengthens community.
It’s also such an easy holiday to celebrate as a parent. The kids throw on a costume from the dress-up box, grab a bag for trick or treating, and we’re ready to go. I don’t have to cook or plan anything, but my kids have a blast, and that’s really refreshing on a holiday!
Yet at the same time, there’s a trend toward overly scary and terrifying Halloween decorations that is a real problem for many parents.
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Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year.
It’s one of the only times I ever talk with some of my neighbors, so it builds connections and strengthens community.
It’s also such an easy holiday to celebrate as a parent. The kids throw on a costume from the dress-up box, grab a bag for trick or treating, and we’re ready to go. I don’t have to cook or plan anything, but my kids have a blast, and that’s really refreshing on a holiday!
Yet at the same time, there’s a trend toward overly scary and terrifying Halloween decorations that is a real problem for many parents.
Horror doesn’t belong in the front yard
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Let’s put the "treat" back into Halloween for our kids
Let’s give Halloween back to the kids and keep the horror out of it, so children everywhere can enjoy this incredibly fun holiday
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