I've not verified this but I have heard that children through teens can handle cold temps in ways that adults cannot. Something changes physiologically post-puberty, maybe. Someone can fact check me on this. Anecdote: During winters in my early high school years I would often wear shorts and flip f...

I let my boy FAFO. He doesn’t last long, went out today in boots and a diaper. Didn’t make it off the deck

Coats aren't cool, man! Teenagers in our city definitely have an aversion to winter coats. Drive by the high school at -20C and people are standing outside in hoodies and sometimes shirts. To be fair, kids are able to handle cold better than adults. Acclimation also makes a big difference. I try to ...

lol I can def relate to this. My toddler doesn't want to wear gloves outside despite freezing temperatures, yet also gets upset when her hands freeze.

Good lord, it's the opposite here, I had to convince the kids today not to wear an extra jacket at a sunny 61°F. 😄

Canadians barely wear a shirt when it's -14 out. 🤣

😂😂

Send him to fetch the mail or do some other quick outside chore. He'll put the coat on when he gets back.