Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:11
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
They don’t want to parent, that’s why.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:10
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Bodies are different if the kids aren't cold what do you care?
They ARE cold!!! Your poor kids.
You people are too much. Do your kids not voice their every whim and thought? They would certainly speak up if they were. They run around, have fun, and are no worse for the wear. The ones who are always cold will dutifully wear the coat. Magically it just all works out with no visits to the hospital for frost bite. Imagine that.
Sure, sure....so when I see kids shivering at the bus stop, it's just a hoax? It's total BS and you know it. But I suspect you'll never admit that you're actually failing as a parent.
I make my kid take his coat, but I still see middle schoolers and high schoolers shivering AND also consistently not taking their coats. I guess coats are uncool? Or they don’t want to have to schlepp it around all day?
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:10
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Not one of them has ever pushed back on their mother’s sartorial choices for them?
It is your job as a parent to dress your kids appropriately for the weather.
You didn’t answer the question.
If your 16-year-old decided not to wear a coat to school on a cold day, what would you do?
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:09
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:My kid has her expensive winter coat shoved in her backpack. She insists she’s not cold. At some point children get old enough to start making their own choices.
So it’s not just my kid! Mine constantly has his winter coat and lunch in his backpack (lunchbox in a lunch bag, all shoved in his backpack!). I’m afraid his backpack won’t last the year. At least he now wears a hat and sweatshirt pretty consistently.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:08
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Bodies are different if the kids aren't cold what do you care?
They ARE cold!!! Your poor kids.
You people are too much. Do your kids not voice their every whim and thought? They would certainly speak up if they were. They run around, have fun, and are no worse for the wear. The ones who are always cold will dutifully wear the coat. Magically it just all works out with no visits to the hospital for frost bite. Imagine that.
Sure, sure....so when I see kids shivering at the bus stop, it's just a hoax? It's total BS and you know it. But I suspect you'll never admit that you're actually failing as a parent.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:06
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Bodies are different if the kids aren't cold what do you care?
They ARE cold!!! Your poor kids.
You people are too much. Do your kids not voice their every whim and thought? They would certainly speak up if they were. They run around, have fun, and are no worse for the wear. The ones who are always cold will dutifully wear the coat. Magically it just all works out with no visits to the hospital for frost bite. Imagine that.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:03
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Not one of them has ever pushed back on their mother’s sartorial choices for them?
It is your job as a parent to dress your kids appropriately for the weather.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:00
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Not one of them has ever pushed back on their mother’s sartorial choices for them?
Anonymous
12/16/2025 12:00
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Bodies are different if the kids aren't cold what do you care?
They ARE cold!!! Your poor kids.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 11:59
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
DS (15) is still wearing shorts. He does add a hoodie. I've given up fighting the battle. One day there will be a fire drill at school and maybe that will encourage him to wear pants. He tells me it's too warm in the building to wear pants. Over the years, I've asked him to put a pair of sweats in his backpack just in case---nope, he knows best.
I don't fight this battle anymore. I started giving up around 4th or 5th grade.
I don't fight this battle anymore. I started giving up around 4th or 5th grade.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 11:58
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
Ha. Your kids are the ones who show up at college completely lost and flailing. Keep telling yourself you’re raising independent kids who can think for themselves.
Awwww, you're so desperate. Your dumb nonsense is not working. My 22 year old is working full time, living on her own and going to college. My 20 year old is working full time and lives on her own completely independent. My 16 year old is doing great in HS and is on his way to an engineering program. I just didn't blame them for being a shitty parent and actually instituted some rules when they were young. Try it and see how it goes.
You do you, babe. Nobody really cares.
Clearly, you care. And so do other people when they see your poor kids at the bus stop. ALSO and most importantly, your kids care. They need a parent, not a lazy, permissive dimwit.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 11:57
Subject: Re:Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Because they don't want to actually parent their kids. They let their kids run roughshod and tell them how things are going to go instead of the other way around.
LOL
MAGA fool has entered the chat
Actually you are the TDS idiot trying to make this discussion political.
Exactly. It's really sad how many people have completely lost the thread and can't have a conversation about anything without bringing politics into it. As much as I hate Trump, he has nothing to do with how I parent my kid.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 11:56
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
Ha. Your kids are the ones who show up at college completely lost and flailing. Keep telling yourself you’re raising independent kids who can think for themselves.
Awwww, you're so desperate. Your dumb nonsense is not working. My 22 year old is working full time, living on her own and going to college. My 20 year old is working full time and lives on her own completely independent. My 16 year old is doing great in HS and is on his way to an engineering program. I just didn't blame them for being a shitty parent and actually instituted some rules when they were young. Try it and see how it goes.
You do you, babe. Nobody really cares.
Anonymous
12/16/2025 11:56
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
NP. How old are your kids?
22, 20 and 16. All of them dressed appropriately at all ages and still do.
Bodies are different if the kids aren't cold what do you care?
Anonymous
12/16/2025 11:56
Subject: Why would parents send kid to school without coat in 20 degree weather?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Send kid"
OP, your words matter. Instead of how you view parenting, in other families, the kid is deciding. Or forgetting. Or is expected to take a coat and doesn't, because they don't want to. The kid may be getting-out-the-door on their own, more independently. Maybe all on their own, parent not home when the kid leaves for school. Greater independence may have a more significant positive result vs the poor decision re: a coat
Poster child for lazy parenting right here. It's your job to make sure your kids get out in the world prepared for the day. It's why they don't live on their own yet.
Eh some kids learn better the hard way. They aren't all rule following robots who never push boundaries with authoritative parents making all the decisions for them.
Keep telling yourself that. The rest of us know you're failing as a parent.
Ha. Your kids are the ones who show up at college completely lost and flailing. Keep telling yourself you’re raising independent kids who can think for themselves.
Awwww, you're so desperate. Your dumb nonsense is not working. My 22 year old is working full time, living on her own and going to college. My 20 year old is working full time and lives on her own completely independent. My 16 year old is doing great in HS and is on his way to an engineering program. I just didn't blame them for being a shitty parent and actually instituted some rules when they were young. Try it and see how it goes.