Show J z 1 f s j d y Experts x erts discuss Halloweens Halloween s S i frightening frig i ng effects on kids Terry Dillon editor Co-editor Y YOUNG DUNG children age 4 and under should be discouraged d from attending places like the Haunted Old Mill Children of that age cannot always distinguish reality from fantasy Even children as old as 10 need to have special preparations before going to some haunted houses Spokesperson for the Eccles Eccles' Lab Eccles-Lab Lab School Tammy Spicer said that children 10 and under should be given other options than to togo togo togo go to type adult-type spook alleys It is too traumatic in the dark with people coming out at them Spicer ex ex- ex- ex If you do take an older child talk to him or her before going Dress up in some costumes Put on masks or spooky up make-up and show the child what costumes and make-believe make spooks are all about r Really young children 4 and under dont don't t understand that's mommy behind the sl They think it is a real monster even when you show them its it's you under the mask When the mask goes back on they see a mons monster er standing th there re Spicer said During Halloween night when cos jT cos-jT turned tri trick or come to the door Ii little children will be very frightened Spicer said that it is good when parents parents' trust their instincts to shield their little ones from frightening experiences If you are at a haunted house and your your S child chil is frightened leave right away Spicer advised Weigh what is really more important tant the tant-the the 10 you paid to get in or your childs child's mental health Dont Don't ever say to your chi child d you youre re not really scared or dont bea be bea a sissy More appropriate places to take children include A Spooky Little Place for Littie Littie Little Lit Lit- tie tle Spooks and The Enchanted Woods in Ogden O Our r Lady of Lourdes Lourdes' Catholic Church hosts a Halloween party in Magna on Oct 30 These are all good choices for children To learn more about costumes for children of any age atte attend d Salt Lake La-ke City Rep Theatre costume workshops See Tribune listings above rf for forr i iI I more details |