Skip the oversexed cartoon characters and dress up like real pop-culture heroes.
by Angela Zimmerman for Common Sense Media
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Halloween costumes have taken a decidedly strange turn this year. Sexy
versions of characters from kids' movies and TV shows are mixed in with
little-kid interpretations of figures from grown-up shows, creating a
strange brew of both oversexualized and inappropriately aged-down
images.Sure, a big part of Halloween is trying on new identities to freak people out. But it's doubtful many kids watch The Walking Dead -- so why would there be a kids' costume from that show? And how do you explain to your kid that a leotard and thigh-high tights have anything to do with her beloved Olaf from Frozen? As a parent, you just have to laugh -- and consider helping your kids make their own costumes inspired by characters that promote positive (or at least age-appropriate) messages instead.
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