What is with parents trying to negotiate with their kids?
"Dcg, do you want your socks on? No? Okay, what about this foot? Which foot do you want first? No socks? Ok."
"Do you want your coat on? No? Okay, but it's cold out." Lets child walk outside with no coat in 10 degree weather.
I get not wanting to cause a scene, but geez! Since when is it an option to not wear socks and a coat?
I'm always much more impressed with a parent who takes charge instead of allowing themselves to be walked on.