Monday, October 30, 2017

Pathologization: The scariest Halloween monster

 I think Halloween should be for all ages, and it's great when older kids, teens, and adults dress up or get into the spirit. No one likes the fun-hating curmudgeon who complains about "Those kids are too old for this and get off my lawn." That guy is just asking to get his house TP'ed.

However, "mental age" is an oppressive, bigoted, and unscientific concept. All year round, including on Halloween. If your defense of teen trick-or-treaters in any way involves "They might have a younger MENTAL AGE," you're doing it wrong.

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