I thought about this often, and you've put it in words beautifully. It’s not really the weather that keeps kids inside. Our craving for control, comfort, and convenience slowly teaches them that nature is only worth engaging with when it’s sunny and still.
I love this mindset shift and promoting adventure by getting out in all kinds of weather! You are so right that systems are key - we use lockers to separate out our seasonal gear and we organize items into bags so we can grab them and go easily. Fewer barriers means more time outdoors!
I absolutely agree. I get so annoyed by “the weather is miserable” sort of a comment. One person famously said “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing” which is something this hiker in Aotearoa takes very much to heart.
My daughter and I worked the local farmer's market yesterday. Thunder, lightening, wind, and rain. At one point everyone was huddling under the awning. But the kids, beautiful kids were gleefully jumping in the puddles having a glorious time. It was the picture of joy.
I lived in Vietnam for a decade and knew lots of Swedes and Canadians who never went outside in the midday tropical heat and humidity because they learned there is more than cold weather and no kind of clothing helps.
You’re right; a hot climate is a different animal😅 I try to stay in the shade or near water if it’s super hot - and adapt my activity to the conditions.
I thought about this often, and you've put it in words beautifully. It’s not really the weather that keeps kids inside. Our craving for control, comfort, and convenience slowly teaches them that nature is only worth engaging with when it’s sunny and still.
I love this mindset shift and promoting adventure by getting out in all kinds of weather! You are so right that systems are key - we use lockers to separate out our seasonal gear and we organize items into bags so we can grab them and go easily. Fewer barriers means more time outdoors!
I absolutely agree. I get so annoyed by “the weather is miserable” sort of a comment. One person famously said “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing” which is something this hiker in Aotearoa takes very much to heart.
My daughter and I worked the local farmer's market yesterday. Thunder, lightening, wind, and rain. At one point everyone was huddling under the awning. But the kids, beautiful kids were gleefully jumping in the puddles having a glorious time. It was the picture of joy.
As a Swede raised by the old saying ”There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes,” I appreciate this message!😁
I lived in Vietnam for a decade and knew lots of Swedes and Canadians who never went outside in the midday tropical heat and humidity because they learned there is more than cold weather and no kind of clothing helps.
You’re right; a hot climate is a different animal😅 I try to stay in the shade or near water if it’s super hot - and adapt my activity to the conditions.