Dressing your child in a costume that glamorizes gangs or sexualizes young girls is sending the wrong message to kids, says a Coquitlam youth advocacy group.
Children of the Street Society says sexual exploitation and sex trafficking are real problems that ruin the lives of 300,000 children and youth in North America and letting youngsters wear clothes, jewelry and make-up that glamorize the lifestyle inflames stereotypes and contributes to the problem.
In a statement, Diane Sowden, executive director for Children of the Street Society, suggested parents encourage children to wear costumes that reflect their individuality and creativity.
