As Halloween draws nigh, the questions fly… “What are you dressing up as this year?”
It seems like there’s an insane amount of societal pressure for kids to mimic adults, and not any old adults, but hyper-sexualized adults. Sexy Halloween costumes are more fashionable than ever. Is this a trend parents can prevent? Should manufacturers be held accountable for marketing slutty Halloween costumes to tweens and even younger children?
I mean, look at this “tween” costume:
Seriously? I think it’s sad our girls (you don’t see boys exploited–or willfully exploiting themselves–this way) are taught this is what society values them for. I think it’s outrageous manufacturers agree to put this stuff on the market. And if any gals come to my door in this get-up this year, I’m handing them a blanket, and their moms a poke in the eye.
What do you think has brought on this trend toward trashy trick-or-treating? And can we regain innocence once lost?
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