Wilma Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 At this point would you let your 9 year old kid choose a clown costume for Halloween, or encourage a different choice? Is the clown mess adequately over to make this a not-insensative option? Sent from my XT1094 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I agree, not this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No. But as a side question... Is this still a thing? I don't hear about anymore in our area (Though it never actually hit "here") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Our county sheriff office has put out a public announcement asking that people NOT dress as clowns for this year's ToT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No. I had to discourage my own son from dressing up as one. I rarely put my foot down on trivial things like costumes but I fear it truly would be dangerous this year. Even Target is saying they're not selling clown masks this year because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No I heard that some stores have pulled clown costumes off the shelves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No, I would not allow it. Also, kids were not interested in being clowns before this year. Now that there is a clown issue and people are being asked to not do it, kids suddenly want to. So that is a double for no. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) No. and if anything, I am an under-reactor. Edited October 22, 2016 by Sassenach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Earlier this week some clown attacked school children locally. No way would I let my kid dress as a clown this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlossom Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) When my oldest 2 were babies, I sewed little clown costumes for them. I planned to put the baby in one this year, and get one last use out of it. But even I am rethinking that idea. And he's a baby! Eta: And not because I think anyone else will overeact over a baby in a clown costume. I just think clown costumes have been ruined this year and I would rather pick something else. Edited October 22, 2016 by DesertBlossom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 When my oldest 2 were babies, I sewed little clown costumes for them. I planned to put the baby in one this year, and get one last use out of it. But even I am rethinking that idea. And he's a baby! Eta: And not because I think anyone else will overeact over a baby in a clown costume. I just think clown costumes have been ruined this year and I would rather pick something else. That's sad but I totally understand your thinking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just adding another vote, for no clowns this year. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I would choose another costume, although the age makes it more innocent than say, a teenager wearing one. I wouldn't freak out seeing a 9yr old dressed as a clown. A clown that didn't have overly creepy makeup (yes, there is a difference! I have seen lots of clown photos and some look more menacing than others). Also, my answer would be affected by whether or not I was with my child. Would just be better to pass on it this year imo. There are sooo many costumes out there. Maybe we can help you come up with another one :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 When my oldest 2 were babies, I sewed little clown costumes for them. I planned to put the baby in one this year, and get one last use out of it. But even I am rethinking that idea. And he's a baby! Eta: And not because I think anyone else will overeact over a baby in a clown costume. I just think clown costumes have been ruined this year and I would rather pick something else. Bummer :( Would have been cute for baby to wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I'll be the odd one out and say I'd allow it if he was really set on it. At 9 he won't look like a grown man, so not menacing, and I'd be with him while trick or treating. A teen, no, I wouldn't allow it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 it would depend upon age, and how cheery it is. how many other kids will be with him. the clown mess isn't over- and target has pulled all their clown costumes. I'm seeing more reports of people attacking 'creepy' clowns. (I assume most of them think they're being funny by being creepy, but "it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye".) I've also seen video posted of 'creepy" clowns engaging in very dubious behavior - and there's a reason they get attacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 My 9 year old wanted to be a clown again and I told him no. I wasn't that worried about safety since I'd be with him but I did think he would get more attention for reasons he didn't intend. Either he'd have older kids thinking it was cool that he was being edgy or thinking he meant to be a scary clown or he'd have people freaked out. It just seemed like the wrong choice when there are a lot of other choices. He was a clown last year and even then had people talking about how clowns are scary which he totally thought was weird and it freaked him out a little then. So he understood about not doing it this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I would choose another costume, although the age makes it more innocent than say, a teenager wearing one. I wouldn't freak out seeing a 9yr old dressed as a clown. I think it would also vary per 9yo. Some 9yos are much bigger than other ones. My 4'1" or 4'2" 9yo is not the same as some 5'0" 9yo. I'd have some serious questions if my 9yo wanted to be a clown this year. He's never expressed any interest in clowns, but he has seen some news reports about scary clowns (they were in the Dutch youth news a couple of weeks ago, because they've gone global). So, my inclination is I wouldn't let him. But if he'd dressed up as a clown last year, then yeah, I probably would be okay with him reusing the costume (assuming it wasn't particularly scary). That said, I haven't heard of any local reports of scary clowns here in WNY. Luckily, he wants to be a ghost. Unfortunately, we didn't have any white sheets, and neither did Goodwill, so I bought a natural cotton-colored sheet, thinking I could bleach it. Bleached it twice, still not looking *white*. So, he'll be an off-white ghost. Little brother wants to be a ninja (9yo was a ninja last year, and the costume should fit - need to try it on today). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I wouldn't, I'm never a fan of clowns but particularly this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) I'm on the fence with this one. While I did allow one of my toddlers to dress as a clown one year (she was adorable!!), I am one that usually sees clowns as creepy. However, the rebel in me wants to dress as one this year just because the criminals and idiots out there shouldn't get to choose what costumes are off limits for the United States at large. Of course,there is NO WAY I would dress as a clown this year, though I *might* allow a 9yo IF it was uber cutesy and not scary. at. all. AND my town didn't specify not to. You would certainly need to stay close to your daughter, as she might be more likely to get harassed because of recent events. Edited because I apparently can't read and typed son instead of daughter. Edited October 24, 2016 by Excelsior! Academy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Our elementary school had a fall festival last night where costumes were allowed (ages 3 through 5th grade). I didn't see a single clown. I saw Little Bo Peep and lots of Batman and a few really scary skeletons/face covered type costumes. I saw some fancy dressups, Doctors, Surgeons, Ninja warriors -- everything. But no clown. Edited October 22, 2016 by vonfirmath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I wouldn't let me kids wear clown costumes this year. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to them, and under the circumstances of all that's been going on I wouldn't want them putting fear like that in others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 A happy clown costume on a 9 year old wouldn't bother me at all. I live in a University community and I expect to see lots of young adults in clown costumes, which may not be the best idea. A child is a different story though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) I would be against them dressing like a clown ever if they wanted to get anywhere near me or wanted me to drive them anywhere or wanted to be close to my house at all while in costume. NNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I don't like clowns. That might be silly but I have been pretty anti-clown since I was very little. I also dislike dolls rather a lot and find them creepy. I have made my kid an elaborate "Five Nights at Freddy's" costume completely by hand but I would not want to make a clown costume. :lol: Edited October 23, 2016 by Slartibartfast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Okay, y'all. I talked her out of the clown. We have seen the news stories and things, but this kid was sure everyone would know she was the nice kind of clown. So. Is a Jester too close? That's her next pick! I'm lobbying for a banana costume we already own. :) Sent from my XT1094 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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