Child psychiatrist on Halloween decoration in Erps-Kwerps: "Scary decorations do not cause trauma, but talk to sensitive children"

Child psychiatrist Lieve Swinnen states that scary Halloween decorations do not cause trauma in children, despite some concerns raised by a realistic decoration in Erps-Kwerps. She emphasizes the importance of discussing fears with sensitive children. Wouter Janssens, who created the decoration, received mixed reactions online but noted that his own child found it not scary. Swinnen advises parents to communicate with their children about Halloween and its decorations, helping them process their feelings. She acknowledges that while children may be frightened, it does not equate to trauma, and encourages understanding of their fears.