We stay in tropical Singapore. We can't say our climate is extreme but it can be unbearably hot & humid. When it rains, flash floods are expected at low lying areas. We count ourselves lucky we don't have to brave through tornados & (real) floods.
In this climate, we have to reschedule or replan our outdoor activities & excursions when it rains. We need contingency plans to avoid disappointment. Our children need to know the plan to go to the playground or excursion to the zoo is pending weather forecast.
The weather teaches us to be adaptable as we need to adjust our expectations much like other things in life. As much as we can plan, our plans may not work as well as we anticipated. We need to learn to manage our temper and disappointment. Our children will be facing more climatic challenges in the days to come when the full effects of global warming may happen within their lifetime. They have to be equipped with the skills to succumb such adverse climate (in terms of weather or other aspects). At this point of time, we can only guide them along and hope for the sunshine!
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