Lightbrite,
“Ice burns! It’s official; I got second degree burns by applying ice to a bruise.”
So sorry to hear that! I hope you have a full and complete recovery.
“Do your kids know the dangers of applying ice directly to their skin?”
Yes, when put ice on our kids, which they usually decline to do anyway, we put something between the ice and their skin, such as a washcloth or paper towels. We also remove the ice after 15-20 minutes, so the skin can warm back up. My parents told me to do this as well when I was younger. Frozen peas might be a better icer than an ice pack, because the peas can conform to your skin (less need to apply pressure) and they move around more. For a burn caused by contact with a hot surface, we run it under cold water from the tap for as long as possible, and never put ice, butter or oil on it.