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CBN.com – (AgapePress) - With many parents opposing Halloween observances in public classrooms, some suggest alternative activities. Writing for Baptist Press, Charles Haynes says for many school administrators, Halloween is no longer any fun--as they are caught in the crossfire between parents who support and parents who oppose observing the day. He writes that many Christian and Muslim parents see Halloween as filled with negative religious images and messages. Others see it as a fun day for kids, and argue the school should not cave in to religious views about a holiday that most kids enjoy. Haynes suggests school officials find a middle ground on the issue. He offers a more robustly fair approach might mean finding alternative “fun activities” that everyone can enjoy. He notes a growing number of schools now have harvest festivals where kids can learn about the many ways various cultures celebrate the fall season. Other schools turn the parties and parades into after-school events for those who want to participate. Haynes says whatever the outcome, it is worth the effort to find a common ground on the issue. 2000 AgapePress all rights reserved.
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