Winter teaches us that we don't always have control over what happens to us, that we may need to deal with frustrations and challenges. I'm sorry, honey. We can't go to a movie. The car won't start. Guess we'll have to stay home and do shadow puppets or something.
Winter also teaches that actions have consequences.
Daddy broke his leg. See where the bone is poking out of Daddy's pantleg. And it gives children a sense of empowerment. Daddy needs you to go in the house and call 911. If you don't, Daddy will freeze to death.