Barefoot child at Wal-Mart

[cassiesmom]

I don't think this thread's issue is about the kid being barefoot, but about the potential safety danger of going without shoes, and the potential of stepping on something that would cause injury. A piece of broken glass, a sliver of metal, a nail, a caustic liquid - any of these which could be in the parking lot, or even the store floor.

Thank you, Pomtzu- you said it better than I could!

It's not that the child was barefoot, it's where (potential hazards to be stepped in/on both inside the store and in the parking lot). I guess you'd have to see the parking lot. Things out there no one should step on.

I've seen children in their PJ's there and at the supermarket - doesn't bother me.

Much ado about nothing.

I'm sorry I brought it up.

[Cataholic]

I'm sorry I brought it up.

No apologies necessary. I have a different opinion and I expressed it. Doesn't mean yours has no validity.

[lizbud]

Thank you, Pomtzu- you said it better than I could!

It's not that the child was barefoot, it's where (potential hazards to be stepped in/on both inside the store and in the parking lot). I guess you'd have to see the parking lot. Things out there no one should step on.

I've seen children in their PJ's there and at the supermarket - doesn't bother me.


I'm sorry I brought it up.

Don't be sorry, you were right all along. This isn't just an appearances
type of thing, it is a safety issue. If other parents don't see that, then so
be it.

[lvpets2002]

Oh I know when I was growing up = I hated shoes.. I went barefoot all of the time at Home.. Hey I thought most stores made you wear shoes (even for kids)..