Halloween Costumes Are Scary for Children

Joanne was horrified by Halloween costumes of the Grim Reaper, an imaginary skeleton who wears a long black cloak and carries a sharp cutting tool. She's worried that over-the-top costumes are too scary for younger children. Some moms say they will no longer open the door to trick or treaters, because the costumes are giving children nightmares. Chavon Frigard, founder of Parenting website Channel MUM, thinks a compromise is needed.