Should Children be encouraged to dress up for Halloween??
2007-10-14 12:46:27 · 12 answers · asked by Human~Wreckage 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Halloween
Yes! It's a fundamental part of childhood. It gives them the chance to imagine and pretend. It's why kids play---dress up.
2007-10-14 12:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by Katie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a Psychological perspective, Dressing him in a Snow White outfit at the age of two would be harmless. The child will not remember it at all, but will see the photographs later in life. It would be best to show the photographs to the child periodically, so it won't be a shock if he discovers it, at say 14-16 years of age... Then he would probably be a little angry at you, but it shouldn't be that big of a deal... Most of these answerers are blowing this way out of proportion!!! It is no more than a 5 hour period in the child's life and it is a halloween costume... It will be cute and even if another child makes a comment about it, just remind them it is Halloween! There would only be a problem is you countinuously dressed him as a female and treated him as such. He will not become gender confused or anything of that nature and it is ridiculous to make such an assupmtion. Have a happy Halloween. And don't let Snow White eat too much candy ;-)
2016-05-22 13:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by lanell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its great fun even most parents like dressing there kids up for it. A little history about haloween would be a great idea also. What i do wish tho is that people would be a bit more carefull. The haloween outfits from stores can be made out of very flamable materials and sometimes masks are not very easy to breathe with. There have been some very unfortunate deaths from some different hazards associated with costumes. So be aware and take a objective look at the situation and try to avoid problems. if you kid is dresses in a big pumpkin costume thats made out of thin plastic and is leaning against a space heater.... there could soon be a seriouse problem.
2007-10-14 13:00:30 · answer #3 · answered by hmeetis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with Halloween so why not? Now, if they don't want to, they shouldn't be forced to...if that's what you mean. But, it's fine. It's so much fun! I miss being a kid!
2007-10-14 12:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why not? It's only a little fun, I don't understand why people are such cynics and ruin things for everyone else with their political correctness....Where's the fun gone in things?
2007-10-14 12:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by elin j 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course they should, that is the way we must keep our culture going through generations!
2007-10-14 12:51:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Yes.
as long as an adult is with them or they are old enough and sensible enough to not talk to strangers and do anything stupid.
2007-10-14 13:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-10-14 12:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONLY IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH, AND TELL THEM THE REAL MEANING OF IT.
2007-10-14 12:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by benejueves 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
of course!! and they should go trick or treating too and enjoy it!!! ^_^
2007-10-14 12:51:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋