To plead with you to turn your car engine off when you wait for your dc to come out of school?

[hugoagogo]

And I will tell you why:

The smell
The waste
The enviroment
Air pollution

Even in this weather you will stay warm for a few minutes.

"A small amount of cold is ok for a little while"

Sums up the op's argument really.

well i find a tot of whiskey helps on the school run , you know, warms ya

I live near the sea and am always amazed when I go for a walk along the cliffs at the number of people who sit in their car with their engine on for half an hour or so admiring the view. It really makes me angry.