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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is honestly not something worth fighting about. Some of these people saying to force your kid are lunatics. It’s snow, whether he goes out or not makes no difference to his safety or well being. This isn’t an argument over seat belts or something that truly impacts your kid. Some people just hate snow and cold (I’m one of them). It’s not a magical or fun experience for them, respect that everyone is different. Older kids want to go outside, they’re definitely old enough to go by themselves. Let the 4 year old stay in and drink some tea or hot cocoa and watch a movie. This is such a non-issue. [/quote]

If the older two are not of the age to go sledding alone, then it is an issue because it's impacting people other than the 4 year old.  It's a personal choice, you're right, and not the end of the world, but I wouldn't let my 4 year old dictate the agenda for the entire family to go sledding.  Sometimes my 4 year old gets to decide and sometimes they do not.  The big issue for me would be the 4 year old refusing to get dressed after I told them they didn't have a choice.[/quote]

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