Do you think elementary schools should allow students to wear halloween costumes to school?

Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of the school year for elementary students. For many children, dressing up, showing off their costumes and celebrating with classmates is a fun tradition they look forward to.

But not every parent or school feels the same way. Some families support school Halloween celebrations, while others have concerns about safety, cultural or religious considerations, inappropriate costumes, masks, toy weapons or the potential for costumes to become a distraction in the classroom.

Some schools have responded by creating costume guidelines, limiting masks and accessories, or offering alternative activities for students who don't participate in Halloween.

So where do Canadian parents stand?

Do you think elementary schools should allow students to wear Halloween costumes to school? Vote in our poll and share your opinion. Your responses could help shape a future article exploring what parents across Canada really think about Halloween at school.