The older kids are fun because they want to learn and sometimes we end up having a mini balloon-making class. It's so important for both the kids and adults to get personal attention. Most of all, Confetti loves costuming. She admits that clowns can scare children. As professional clowns, we are trained to watch for small kids that may be afraid.
Some clowns jump out and like to scare people.
A lot of kids end up with a lifelong fear of clowns, maybe because they were traumatized or forced by an adult to go see one of these painted adults. Then there are those stupid clown horror movies.