Your Teen Wants A 'Sexy' Halloween Costume – Here’s How To Handle It

There comes a point in a parent’s life where they might find themselves met with a teenager who wants to dress as a “sexy” something for Halloween.

And while some might say “crack on”; for others, this is truly the stuff of nightmares.

Before you respond with a flat out “no” though, therapists and psychologists want you to take a beat,

Fiona Yassin , international family psychotherapist, and founder and clinical director of The Wave Clinic, told HuffPost UK: “One of the most important takeaways for parents is to slow down before reacting.

“If your teen comes to you with a ‘sexy’ costume idea, take a moment to step back and reflect on whether it aligns with your family’s values.

“Sometimes that first reaction of shock says more about our own discomfort than about what’s really go