Halloween

Halloween, in this city, has changed quite drastically over the past couple of years. I think it has to do with either the demographics of Brampton or the media influence. Halloween is now seen, by many, as a day to rob and fight in the eyes of teenagers. The kids who go out early to get candy are parading around in costumes that are physically inappropriate. Little girls, as young as five or six, look more like little strippers and young boys are seen wearing ‘Jason’ masks (Friday the 13th) when its an “R” rated movie that they’ve probably never seen.

When I was younger, which wasn’t that long ago, I do not remember Halloween being dangerous to the point where police had to patrol each street in every neighbourhood to check on the children. Nor do I remember wearing, or seeing, kids that were my age, wearing such mature costumes. The media has been a major influence and no one is realizing what life has become because of the desensitization. Personally, I’ve never even seen the point to Halloween and could never understand why people wanted to give out candy for free. Maybe it’s because I was never told the reason behind the so-called celebration or tradition. I just went along with it like all the other kids. Now, as a teenager, I have to admit that I’m frightened to step outside on this day, terrified at the thought of getting robbed and/or beat up for FREE candy and anything else that I might possess on me at that time. Halloween seems pointless and again think it’s just another money scam so stores can sell costumes, over-priced candy, pumpkins and every other thing else that is associated with this event.

This tradition, as far as I’m concerned, is only wide-spread in North America. We’ve allowed ourselves to become swept away by lies that retailers tell us so they can make more money. We need to know that. What do you know about this tradition? What say you? Please post your comments below.