Many people would argue that Halloween is not good for children, and that the holiday teaches the wrong morals and lessons. Some people would even go as far to say that the holiday is demonic. Many parents are concerned about the possible danger of poisoned or toxic candy. Although many people have dismissed this issue as an “urban legend” it doesn’t put parents minds at ease. But in all reality Halloween actually benefits children and teens in many ways. It provides a good and engaging social experience, and it boosts dopamine and serotonin levels.

After conducting my research throughout Rocky Mountain High School, I have found that 80% of the students that I have asked think that Halloween is beneficial to kids and teens. When asked why, many students responded with a wide variety of answers. Edith Weaver, a freshman at Rocky states, “…I strongly believe that Halloween is a great holiday because people get to express their creativity, it helps bring people together.” Edith, as well as many other students at Rocky, can agree that Halloween is beneficial to teens and students. Charlott Williams, a freshman at Rocky states, “… Halloween makes kids happy and creates a sense of community among people.” This is a common trend among Rocky students, many of whom believe that Halloween is a fun and enjoyable experience.

Even though many parents believe that Halloween is not good for children and teens, it is not as bad as they think. Most people have good social experience on Halloween, and in its simplest form it’s just kids and teens having fun. Although there are some people who have had unfortunate experiences on Halloween, that is not the case for most. Majority of the people who participate in Halloween enjoy themselves and have an overall good time. Halloween gives people the opportunity to express themselves and have an overall enjoyable time.