Scaring Kids: WTF?

WTF is the "okay way" to scare a kid? Can it really boost their confidence? What is "too scary too soon"? and WTF is the obsession with laughing at frightened children?  This Halloween week Tori and Eric talk about their thoughts on scaring kids - what's okay, what's not, and why it's important to listen when they say they're scared. How do you get your kid to love spooky stuff like you do without scaring the shiz out of them? We love a good kid reaction, but when does it become traumatizing?  We also have a tribute to our man #TomSkilling at @wgnnews, his retirement, and his love of the weather.  Special Shout Outs:  @masonpetersen14, @sampetersenn for their Tootsie Roll sharing all those years ago. also, Tori mentions a movie but got the title wrong. The movie with the babysitter and the ventriloquist was When A Stranger Calls Back (not Sometimes They Come Back). VERY scary. Let's Party. ________________ Want to send us something? Email: [email protected] Tori: @todiebeans Eric: @ericburghervo Find us in all the places: Instagram: www.instagram.com/chicagosupersitters Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagosupersitters TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.com Follow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday! Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes