According to parents here, no weather conditions are so bad and no mud puddle so big that they can’t be conquered with some good coveralls, waterproof mittens, and a pair of fleece-lined muck boots. The idea that it is good for children to play outside in all types of weather—assuming that they have proper gear—is pretty unique to the Nordic countries, and it applies to adults too. Ask a Scandinavian, “Why would you want your child to go outside when it rains?” and she’ll likely respond, “Why not?”
