Halloween Is for Kids, Not Cars
The real risk during trick-or-treating
Hi everyone,
I’m deep into book revisions this week, so as Halloween approaches, I thought I’d re-up this essay from last year about trick-or-treating, free-range kids, car culture, and community celebration. Enjoy!
One of the most wonderful things about an old-fashioned Halloween is that it is a community holiday. Trick-or-treating is one of the last traditions of neighborhood togetherness that Americans have. It is, in fact, arguably the last one that is widely-practiced.
When people engage in Halloween decorating and celebration with that in mind, this holiday based on poking fun at evil and removing its power overflows with goodwill and kindness, especially towards neighborhood children.
But what happens when some adults stop thinking about other people?
That’s when true danger comes into play. And by danger, I mean cars.
Read more in my essay at Let Grow today:
“Stop Trailing Your Trick-or-Treaters by Car”
What do you think about Halloween, community, and risk? Does this happen in your neighborhood?
Take care,
Barring a disability, why would anyone want to NOT tag along with their kids trick or treating? My family usually goes to a party hosted by friends from church, who live in a fantastic suburb perfect for trick or treating. We adults even get in on the fun by dressing up, and then we trail our kids by a few houses while they trick or treat. It’s a fantastic time to hang out and we all have fun. It boggles my mind that some people would trade that for sitting in their car.
I remembered this piece from last year - has a year gone by already?! Always enjoy reading your very sane and insightful reflections Dixie :)