Postby missraphaella » Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:59 pm
There seems to be consensus based on the latest research that Covid19 really doesn't affect young children in any significant way. With this in mind, it would be such a pity to skip Halloween trick or treating this year. It's something that children do enjoy so much, surely with a little common sense there's no need to cancel it?
In the past for Halloween, families have always tended to go out in small groups anyway. So long as after knocking, they stand at a small distance at the front of houses, remaining outdoors, I really can't see any reason why there should be a risk. Any houses participating could put up signs announcing they have taken precautions, for example, creating little individual treat bags (sandwich bags with a few sweets in each) to prevent little hands rummaging in bowls. Maybe a 'Covid19' safe sign as well that can be seen from a distance, done up pumpkin style to make quirky but also reassuring.
This would allow little ones to still experience the adventure of walking around trick or treating with their families, of seeing the different ways homes have been decorated, which in itself is part of the fun.
We will certainly be taking part, both decorating the exterior and being involved in offering 'treats' - and as we've got 3 children under 6, will also be sending them out either myself or daddy, so they can enjoy it.
2020 has been such an exhausting year for so many people, not least young children, it seems only right to at least try to still enjoy it albeit with a bit more 'safety' involved aka getting creative so we don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.