“In fact, some experts say that parents should not ban candy altogether because “… if candy is seen as a forbidden fruit, it becomes more desirable”.
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For some kids and even some adults, Halloween is the best day of the year.
Exercise extreme caution when driving a vehicle. Remember that it is considered a criminal assault to intentionally or knowingly cause another person to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury or death. Parents will appreciate their children’s trick-or-treat buckets coming home with less candy.
To limit the risks from having children going door-to-door in residential neighborhoods, some communities offer alternatives to traditional trick or treating. According to Matthews, family superhero costumes – like Batman, Robin and Batgirl – are selling well with families, and children are again flocking to Marvel’s Spider-Man after his appearance in the Marvel film “Captain America: Civil War”. “The costume is offered for a female in a short skirt whereas trousers is offered for a male”. They should use sidewalks and driveways. If you are looking for something a bit more frugal, you should keep reading. This means that drivers should sharpen their awareness to keep themselves and everyone else safe on the streets. Do they have a wig on that might be getting in their eyes?
L – Look both ways before crossing the street.
But once a child has had his first taste of candy, there’s no turning back. Never run between parked vehicles.
“Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision”, recommends safekids.org.
They also suggest putting a collar on all pets even cats, in case one does slip out the door with a group of trick-or-treaters.
W – Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.
Children should carry a flashlight or glow sticks; costumes should be bright-colored or have reflective tape to highlight them.
Sobat said the aim of the education workshops and campus posters is to make people think beyond their costumes and reflect on the messages they may be sending.
Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Selecting Costumes All children get excited about picking out the flawless costume for Halloween.
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Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. The OCSO has also set trick-or-treat hours at 5 to 8 p.m.in unincorporated areas of the county. “It’s not every day you get to wear an animal costume, be a can of SPAM or dress up like the latest global viral sensation (such as) Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen without getting a second look from strangers”.
