Cold...when did we get so cold?

I'm curious, just when did we start to notice that cold was COLD? I mean, when did we grow out of the 'Hey, its winter and lets go outside and play' phase? Was it a progression or was it something that just happened over night?

I remember my parents having to fight with me to get me to come inside all year round and in the winter, OMG, they would have to almost lock all the doors and windows to keep us from going outside because it was "too damn cold out" for any human or animal. LOL Did your parents have the same issues with you when you were a kid? Do you have the same issues now with your own kids?

I have seen a change in my own kids as they have reached the age of those teen years; they are not so keen on going outside and playing in the cold white crap that we so loved as children. It's sad really that they aren't begging to go outside and wreck havoc on the neighborhood....but, I guess what is even sadder is that we as the parents sit and worry about the neighborhood wrecking havoc on our children these days. :(

Am I the only parent or person who sees this these days? I have great memories of all the seasons, playing with friends and such, as a child/teen. I remember praying for a snow day just so me and my friends could get together and launch a massive snowball fight or build the perfect snow fort. I remember waiting for that perfect snow where it was just right to build a snowman or two...or three.

Now the kids pray for snow days so they can sleep in or stay home and play games all day. SMH...am I the only person who gets a little sad at this?

Now a days I am not a fan of the cold...I can deal with the snow, but HATE the cold. This makes me feel old...VERY OLD. LOL 

I hope you are all staying warm and safe out there and that kids everywhere go out and build at least one snowman this year! :)

Peace, Love and SNOWMEN!