He is in a wheelchair and I don't think he can keep up with all the normal children. He doesn't even have a wheelchair appropriate costume.
2006-10-18 05:17:59 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
if your son is in a wheelchair, he isnt REALLY 17...
cripples have a different calendar, like dogs... 17 in cripple years is really only about 9, which means he's still a good age.
and just tell him he MUST be christopher reeve... and your daughter can dress as Southern Express
2006-10-19 02:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by catfish_alomar_jr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dialup, Avatar, Jones:
When I read your short text, my first thot was, how important is it for this 17 wheel-chair-bound boy to go trick-or-treating? That was my first thot. My second thot was, how important is it for you to let him go trick-or-treating? A wheelchair costume? Is there a possibility that someone in your family can use some imagination and make this Halloween a memorable occasion for your 17 year-old, wheel-chair-bound son? Not knowing all the circumstances surrounding his being in a wheelchair, I would not be so crass as to offer advice. I leave you, however, with this thot: "Where there is a way, there must be someone to take it." Whatever happens, I hope all of you, how ever many there are, enjoy that Tuesday night and that NO ONE gets hurt.
Sincerely,
zeke
2006-10-18 05:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 17 he shouldn't need to go trick or treating. Maybe have a few friends over for a get together and watch scary movies- eat, drink, socialize and pass out candy to young kids at the door. Here are a few costume ideas- * Fred Flintstone and car costume. Obviously dress as Fred with a pre-purchased costume. Create the sides and top of the car from cardboard or light wood. Ditto for the dash. Cover the side-wheels in grey plastic. Voila, Fred Flintstone driving his car.
* King or Queen and throne costume. Wrap back and rests with gold or silver paper. Attach garland, plastic jewels and the like to the cart. Dress up regally in velvet or velour. Buy a crown and scepter and even the costume at a costume store.
* Pumpkin Costume. Get a big orange leaf bag, cut a hole in the large end and put it over a wheelchair. Instant pumpkin!
I am sure he will have a great time! Good Luck and enjoy the holiday!!
2006-10-18 05:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by therealprinsess 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a mother of a child that is blind (she is 18).... First of all you should NEVER compare your child to a so called "normal" child. If he wants to go out for Halloween YOU should make it happen. And what the hell is a wheelchair appropriate costume any way? He can dress as any thing he wants. If you hold him back from some thing so simple like trick or treating, what else are you gonna hold him back from? Life is too short. Help the child live life to the fullest!!!! And Help him do ANY THING HE DREAMS!!!!
You should be ashamed of yourself.
2006-10-18 05:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jessi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I think 17 is a little old be trick or treating. Second of all, I could think of several cool costumes that would take advantage of the wheelchair. A car with him in the window, a spacship with him in the window, a coffin with him sitting up as Dracula, Stephen Hawking.
2006-10-18 05:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by J D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have friends that build a "costume" to fit on their son's wheelchair. Last year, he was cruising around in Herbie the Love Bug. Get him a T that says "This is my costume" Wrap him up like a mummy. Go with him or have a friend go to help him keep up!!!!
2006-10-18 05:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by mudcat_mom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must not be in SC. 17 years old and t&t will get you lock up. The age for t&t is 0-12 maybe 13. You have to grow up a lil. Leave that to the kids.
2006-10-18 06:17:22 · answer #7 · answered by funoburgmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you should if he has friends who will go with him. Let me ask you...what is a wheelchair appropriate costume??
2006-10-18 05:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by cey12000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, um, at the age of 17, wheel chair or not, no offence, You should have already passed the age of trick or treating. I know me personally I take pride in seeing all the "little" kids have a field day. When I see someone in their teens my thought is they are trying to scoop up away from the real kids who enjoy the holiday and to them I generally give stuff like Halloween erasers or pencils. Most of them arent in it for the occasion any more they are just in it for the candy. 17 is almost adulthood, maybe he could help shell out candy/treats this way he can still dress up and enjoy the occasion. Thats my personal opinion hope I didnt offend you.
2006-10-18 05:24:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if he wants to go out go along, you should be there for him. Also, a great costume would be to get a brown blanket or paperbags. On the blanket, glue some leaves. At some leaves to a hat. you can go along carrying your rake. He will then look like a pile of leaves! I did that with the stroller, which is the same concept. I added some leaves to the sides of the stroller, so I am sure you can do the same for the wheel chair.
2006-10-18 05:22:41 · answer #10 · answered by JUNONNKI 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋