Your kid would get along with my nephew. Doesn't shy away from the dark stuff and always pushes the envelope. Clever kid, but I get why the teachers aren’t standing ovations. Maybe compromise and find a classic ghost story that’s a bit lighter? Keep us posted!

Theatrically speaking, your kid's got the shock factor down. Theatre's supposed to evoke emotions, right? Not sure headless historical figures is right for school though. Maybe save the beheadings for Halloween and go for 'spooky' not 'terrifying' for the play.

As a 5th grade teacher, I've seen my share of intense imagination in kids. They often outgrow the 'shock value' phase. As long as he's not too fixated, and his daily life is balanced, it's probably just a phase. Keep fostering his creativity, with maybe a few boundaries for school-appropriate themes.

That's quite the imaginative kid you have! I'd say clever for sure, but I understand the teachers' concerns. Public school system is all about playing it safe. How about a gentle nudge towards ‘spirited’ without the ‘spirits’? 😅

Yikes, that’s a bit macabre for a 9-year-old, don't ya think? Maybe have a chat about lighter topics. School plays should be fun and upbeat. Gotta make sure they aren't dwelling on the dark stuff too much.

LOL, your kid is gonna be a legend or a horror movie director. Teachers need to chill. It's just some headless fun.

Honestly, it sounds like your kiddo might just be a history buff in the making! These 'chilling' ideas are nothing more than real events, just spookier. I'd encourage it with proper guidance—maybe introduce less intense periods of history too?

Kids are like sponges with the stuff they see on TV and online these days. Props to your kid for creativity, though! Marie Antoinette is a classic, albeit gruesome. Maybe tone it down for the school play? Keep an eye on his media diet maybe?