It seems as if one person always has to ruin it for the rest.. whether by complaining, protesting, not participating, etc., and I think that is exactly what happened in Connecticut.

The Lillie B. Haynes elementary school in Niantic, Connecticut has completely canceled Halloween celebrations this year, citing the “safety and exclusion of students.” This includes no Halloween costumes worn to school, no candy, and no Halloween parade. Instead, the kids will participate in "fall themed" activities rather than having them directed right at Halloween.

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This of course is not the first school either to change their Halloween policy and ban traditional things. The Lillie B Haynes principal also claims the parents contribute to an unsafe environment: “with increasing societal safety concerns, the number of adults who attend this event, some in costumes, poses a potential safety threat. Also, in the past students have been excluded from participating due to religion, cultural beliefs etc.”

I understand the need to include everyone and make sure that certain holidays or traditions aren't offending anyone, however I believe theres another way to go about it. Children should be allowed to dress up and celebrate if they chose, and for those children who don't want to participate (or their parents don't want them to participate) can be a part of the "fall themed" activities going on in a different area.

I think there is a way to get everyone involved and make sure no one is overly offended with what the school decides to participate in, but this is not the way!

 

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