Is It Really a Big Deal for Kids To Wear Shorts in Winter? Experts Say, ‘Yes’

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Is It Really a Big Deal for Kids To Wear Shorts in Winter? Experts Say, ‘Yes’

Here's the truth about what can happen when kids resist appropriate clothing for cold weather.Fact checked by Sarah ScottParents/VAWiley via getty imagesWe have the same battle in our household every morning: My 6-year-old wants to wear shorts and a t-shirt, even when it’s freezing outside! Meanwhile, my teenage daughters roll their eyes when I suggest putting on a coat. On the one hand, I get it. The kids care about their comfort and how they l…