Kids need to be bundled up to go out in this frigid weather, but that really only works when the kids are younger and believe mom when she says it is cold out and should wear mittens and hat. I have four sons and I have found that once they hit 5th or 6th grade, they were doing what they wanted to do. They might leave in the morning with a hat and gloves but as soon as they were out the door they were off and stuffed in the book bag