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In reply to the discussion: Maybe Don't Dress Your Kid Up As Moana This Halloween? [View all]TlalocW
(15,381 posts)That they're wanting to emulate the Moana character, who is has many admirable qualities.
And I know I'm speaking from White privilege, but when you see it go the opposite way (kids of color wanting to be Elsa), it's because they admire the character. White kids should be able to (and just should) admire characters of color.
Two of my favorite costumes for Halloween as a kid was Zorro, who I understood was Mexican, and Groucho Marx, who I knew was Jewish (I was a big fan of the Marx Brothers as a kid so I had read about them). They were chosen because I admired the characters... and my mom was tired of my going as Batman every year.
This shouldn't be our War on Halloween. Our War should be fought against those who insist on having Harvest Parties and Fall Festivals. Those religious zealots who will bother you while you're in your garage about their church having one of these that will consist of costumes, treat, games, hayrides, bonfires, etc. but they refuse to call it Halloween! I say enough! Who's with me?
TlalocW