As a parent who's navigated the teenage years, it's time to tackle that baffling trait all 'young people' share: their total indifference to freezing weather. For us chilly adults, it's a daily mystery and source of conflict.
Winter is here, but teens couldn't care less.
The jacket? Too ugly. Scarves? Unbearable. Hats? Forget it. Gloves? They block smartphone swipes.
BUT THOSE ANKLES!
Alert: 'Old lady rant' mode activated.
What is this trend? Thanks to Stan Smiths and Superstars, I get socks for style—fine. Even this fashion-challenged parent approves.
BUT IN WINTER???
I was adjusting to short pants when this hit:
WHAT?
Pants hiked up like clamming gear—even in winter? It's -3°C outside, yet teens parade with ankles exposed! Is anyone home up there?
Oh right, teenagers.
I earn that right daily—parenting taxes paid in full.
Definitely, I can't keep up.
I got her a hat and gloves from Monoprix; she loved them (me too). But nope, unworn.
Her sport pants are now short from growth spurts, yet perfect to her—no swaps needed.
AHHHHHH.
Driving me mad.
She heads out in a thin cotton sweatshirt (no layers), jacket (thankfully), no scarf, bare ankles.
I caught her cold vicariously.
Now selling new black boots, lightly lined, size 35. Bought full price in October—lesson learned.
