That's annoying about the parents not providing what the kids need. Although I'm whining about it today we go out everyday...unless it's raining or -40 The parents understand that and I don't think I've ever had a problem in 5 years...
As much as I don't enjoy it too much this in between time of year, it still kills a good chunk of the morning by the time we dress, go out, undress....at least it breaks up the monotony of the morning.