Just tell them their parents didn’t wear coats when they were teens either.

The newest trend will be bundling up!

This is the best summary I could come up with:

The leaves have long disappeared, and there’s a thin, crunchy layer of snow on the grass — typical for autumn, but still, it’s a not-so-kind reminder that months of winter still lie ahead.

Despite knowing the consequences, the dozen-plus students CBC News spoke with — dressed warmly or not — said the pros of feeling cool outweighed the cons of being cold.

Teens not wanting to wear winter coats is about what Ganson calls “identity formation,” a sort of self-expression and discovery, totally unique to the teenage experience.

Ganson echoed what Calgary high school students told CBC News about peer pressure and confidence, especially when it comes to what he calls “performative aspects” of gender, sexuality, personal style and more.

Linda Forde, a counsellor at STEM Innovation Academy in Calgary, said today’s teens are mature enough to understand why winter preparedness matters, but they are more affected by social media than the previous generation.

Back along 17th Avenue, many students are dressed for snow, including Alexia Abell, who prefers to wear a puffy down-filled jacket to stay warm.

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