My 5 year old DS is scared of halloween. He is a kid that really needs the routine, and the sameness in his life. Halloween just has so many changes going on, that he freaks. Last night at a Halloween Party, he had the most major meltdown. Try to explain to a room full of condescending parents why a five year old is acting like that. One time his being way small came in handy, some of them thought he was younger than 5 and were more understanding. There were no scary or frightening costumes, no weapons. It wasn't fair to my DD to make her leave because of him, it wasn't fair to him to make him stay. Some days I need more of me than there are. We ended up playing with balloons at the other end of the room, and hearing every five minutes, is it done yet, can I go home now. He didn't eat snack in the afternoon, he didn't eat supper before the party, he only drank the juice at the party, never touched the treats. Would not eat breakfast this morning. Today is go