Halloween is right around the corner. Before you know it, neighborhood children (and even kids you’ve never seen before) will be knocking at your door and waiting expectantly on your porch for you to drop their favorite sugary treats into their outstretched hands.

The time-honored Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating in America dates back to the 1920s and ‘30s. Children in costumes go traipsing around their neighborhoods after dark, going from door to door, asking folks for candy. While this time of year is eagerly anticipated by any and all children with a sweet tooth, some parents understandably have cause for concern. Although most parents accompany young children door-to-door, older children and trick-or-treating teens often chose to venture out into the night flanked only by their friends and peers—without any adult supervision.

The truth is, Halloween is chalk full of potential dangers, from accidental injuries, to poisoning, to children being exposed to sex offenders. It’s more important than ever to keep safety precautions in mind as you celebrate Halloween this year. Share these Halloween stats and safety tips to ensure you have a fun—and safe—holiday this October.

Keep Monsters Safe This Halloween

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