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Coverage dated October 27, 2021

3 New York Elementary Schools Ban ‘Squid Game' Costumes After Playground Violence

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The show has been rated in the U.S. for mature audiences, meaning that it’s intended for adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    3 New York Elementary Schools Ban ‘Squid Game' Costumes After Playground Violence (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The show has been rated in the U.S. for mature audiences, meaning that it’s intended for adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

  2. The Hill

    School district banning 'Squid Game' costumes over 'potential violent messages' (opens The Hill)

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    Several New York State elementary schools outside of Syracuse are banning schoolchildren from dressing in costumes that depict them as characters from the widely-popular Netflix drama, "Squid Game," according to

  3. Washington Post

    Schools are banning ‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes as kids mimic the chilling show at recess: ‘It is inappropriate’ (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Principals at three New York elementary schools are cracking down on “Squid Game” play after students were imitating the violent show on the playground.

  4. France 24

    New York schools ban 'Squid Game' Halloween costumes (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A school district in New York state said Thursday it had banned children from wearing Halloween costumes from Netflix sensation "Squid Game" over concerns they might glorify violence.

  5. Boston

    Schools are banning 'Squid Game' Halloween costumes as kids mimic the chilling show at recess (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Three NY elementary schools are cracking down on the show-related talk and play after students were mimicking the violent series at recess.

  6. CBS News

    New York school district bans "Squid Game" Halloween costumes in elementary schools due to "potential violent messages" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The school district's superintendent said students have been reenacting some of the games at recess.

  7. NBC New York

    Upstate NY Elementary Schools Ban ‘Squid Game' Costumes After Playground Violence (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The show has been rated in the U.S. for mature audiences, meaning that it’s intended for adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

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