Hello spooky candy friends. 10 years ago there were over a hundred kids going up and down my block asking for candy almost all day long. Today, I've heard someone ring my bell only 1 time so far. And it's not like I'm in a high-crime area or anything. So something that comes to mind is that people are either not going out as much or the anxiety about something that could possibly happen to children is a bit higher than usual. I'm assuming both to an extent.
Now I'm not going to immediately claim that it was better in the old days or something ridiculous like that (because people change and should do what they want), but something I wonder a lot is whether we're actually doing what we want to do or if we're being controlled by fear. I'm sure a lot of parents talk about how they don't want their kids to be in danger, and then probably rationalize it after like, "oh it was easier or more convenient to stay home anyway." So what do you think we should actually be doing with regards to something like this? I think it's very difficult to know whether people would be enjoying the day if they did things differently and weren't so convinced that they figured out the best plan.
Now I'm not going to immediately claim that it was better in the old days or something ridiculous like that (because people change and should do what they want), but something I wonder a lot is whether we're actually doing what we want to do or if we're being controlled by fear. I'm sure a lot of parents talk about how they don't want their kids to be in danger, and then probably rationalize it after like, "oh it was easier or more convenient to stay home anyway." So what do you think we should actually be doing with regards to something like this? I think it's very difficult to know whether people would be enjoying the day if they did things differently and weren't so convinced that they figured out the best plan.