Halloween Costume Stress

Length 04:00
Licensor Kate Hinds
Producer(s) Kate Hinds
Formats Soft Feature
Topics Children, Family, Holidays
Produced October 31, 2005
Added to PRX March 8, 2006
 

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Summary:

Holiday stress--it's not just for Thanksgiving anymore. Halloween may be one of the most beloved days of the year for children, but it can be a real labor of love for parents.

Timely on:

October 31: Halloween

Tones:

Humorous, Light-hearted, Thoughtful

Language:

English

Description:

For the child, it's easy. The simple announcement along the lines of "I want to be Batman" begins and ends the conversation. But for the mothers who pull the costumes together, it's only the beginning. They balance expense, gender stereotypes, and the constant onslaught of commercial culture--all while working against the clock.

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