Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
I don't think the kids are wusses for not wearing coats; that's just, well, not sure what that is.
I think it's a contest of machismo more than anything (yes, girls too). "I can take the cold." I remember standing in line for a movie in 20°F and stripping off all my outer layers, down to a T-shirt and jeans, just to look tough.