Barefoot child at Wal-Mart

**Lady's Human** · 09-10-2010, 05:23 PM

So neglect is now letting a kid go barefoot?

Priceless.

What's sending them to bed without dinner? Reckless endangerment?

**pomtzu** · 09-10-2010, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by happylabs

I do not think there is any excuse for this type of neglect. If there was a reason she could not wear shoes they should have made her ride in a cart. I would never ever have let either of my kids go barefoot in public, even at the beach we made them wear sandals until we got our towels and blankets set up.

Yup - there's something to be said for foot protection at the beach too. As a teenager, I gashed the bottom of my foot open on a piece of broken glass that was just under the surface of the sand - bad enough to require a trip to the hospital to be cleaned out and stitched up. No fun and very painful too..

**wombat2u2004** · 09-10-2010, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

Yup - there's something to be said for foot protection at the beach too. As a teenager, I gashed the bottom of my foot open on a piece of broken glass that was just under the surface of the sand - bad enough to require a trip to the hospital to be cleaned out and stitched up. No fun and very painful too..

That happened to me to.
But I won't let some cretin who wants to break glass on the beach spoil my day.
I still go barefoot.

**pomtzu** · 09-10-2010, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by wombat2u2004

That happened to me to.
But I won't let some cretin who wants to break glass on the beach spoil my day.
I still go barefoot.

Yeah - same here. The sandals come off only when closer to the water, but walking across the dunes and out to where I stake out my spot, then the sandals stay on!

**wombat2u2004** · 09-10-2010, 06:21 PM

Sissy.

**pomtzu** · 09-10-2010, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by wombat2u2004

Sissy.

Must I bring up those Wombelina wings again???

You just put them on and skim along above the ground, without having to endanger those little tootsies...

Wimp!!!

**cassiesmom** · 09-10-2010, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

So neglect is now letting a kid go barefoot?

No. Letting a child go barefoot is a far cry from neglect. But letting a child go barefoot in a potentially hazardous environment ... not smart, as far as I'm concerned. I'm a nurse and I saw the child's dirty feet as a risky move on the part of the parent. I'm not a parent and I totally get that some of you disagree with me.

Now, I'm sorry I brought it up and let's move on to another topic! Who's got plans for the weekend?

**wombat2u2004** · 09-10-2010, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

Now, I'm sorry I brought it up and let's move on to another topic! Who's got plans for the weekend?

Me. I'm burning my fairy wings because the sissy called me a wimp

**wombat2u2004** · 09-10-2010, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

Yeah - same here. The sandals come off only when closer to the water, but walking across the dunes and out to where I stake out my spot, then the sandals stay on!

There you are !!! Just for you, next time you go to the beach.
Ohhh....would you like a matching bucket and spade to go with those ???

**Catlady711** · 09-10-2010, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

Yeah - same here. The sandals come off only when closer to the water, but walking across the dunes and out to where I stake out my spot, then the sandals stay on!

Not safe in the water either. I once cut the heck out of my foot on a broken shell while while wading in water up to my knees, and another time on a very sharp rock while in up to my waist. Now I always wear swim shoes in the water.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 09-10-2010, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

No. Letting a child go barefoot is a far cry from neglect. But letting a child go barefoot in a potentially hazardous environment ... not smart, as far as I'm concerned. I'm a nurse and I saw the child's dirty feet as a risky move on the part of the parent. I'm not a parent and I totally get that some of you disagree with me.

Now, I'm sorry I brought it up and let's move on to another topic! Who's got plans for the weekend?

Sorry, I just can't seem to move on.

I never let my kids go barefoot in a dangerous or nasty place.

I'm in shock that any parent would not be bothered by this. Wal-Mart is a breeding ground for filth.

I don't think every child should wear shoes but their feet should not touch the ground. Ewwwwwww!!!

**Lady's Human** · 09-10-2010, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Daisy and Delilah

I'm in shock that any parent would not be bothered by this. Wal-Mart is a breeding ground for filth.

So is the rest of this planet. Your point would be? I'd rather have them barefoot in WalMart than running barefoot on a lawn treated with chemicals.

Don't sweat the small stuff. a child sighted ONCE barefoot is not worth getting upset about.

Again, all parents, no matter how saintly or perfect they are, have their moments. Stuff happens.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 09-10-2010, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

So is the rest of this planet. Your point would be? I'd rather have them barefoot in WalMart than running barefoot on a lawn treated with chemicals.

Don't sweat the small stuff. a child sighted ONCE barefoot is not worth getting upset about.

Again, all parents, no matter how saintly or perfect they are, have their moments. Stuff happens.

I've heard some things over the years that we are becoming too clean as a society. Being too careful to avoid germs. Studies have proven that our immune systems aren't as strong for this reason and other reasons.
I like to look at all sides in a discussion and think about what people are saying.
I have now thought about it and I think there are just different schools of thought on children being barefoot in some situations.

Giving the benefit of the doubt, I realize that it might possibly not be such a bad thing.

Having said that....I still can't imagine myself personally going barefoot at WalMart.

ETA: I would hate to see my child walking barefoot on a chemically treated lawn as well.

**Marigold2** · 09-10-2010, 09:56 PM

I totally agree the fifth on that floor and in the parking lot

And then there is the issue of broken glass, engine oil, burning black top, rusty nails, small rocks or pebbles, feet being cut and infection setting in.
Maybe the parents were tired, over worked, maybe the kids did take their shoes off, however as a parent it is our job no matter how tired, over worked or ill we are to ALWAYS do the best for our children, to always keep them out of harm's way.
That is how I saw my role as a mom. Walking barefoot in a store or in a parking lot is not safe.
Now Elyse my plans for this weekend are to work in my yard and relax.
How about you?
Maybe get together with some friends.

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

No. Letting a child go barefoot is a far cry from neglect. But letting a child go barefoot in a potentially hazardous environment ... not smart, as far as I'm concerned. I'm a nurse and I saw the child's dirty feet as a risky move on the part of the parent. I'm not a parent and I totally get that some of you disagree with me.

Now, I'm sorry I brought it up and let's move on to another topic! Who's got plans for the weekend?

**Lady's Human** · 09-10-2010, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Marigold2

I totally agree the fifth on that floor and in the parking lot

And then there is the issue of broken glass, engine oil, burning black top, rusty nails, small rocks or pebbles, feet being cut and infection setting in.
Maybe the parents were tired, over worked, maybe the kids did take their shoes off, however as a parent it is our job no matter how tired, over worked or ill we are to ALWAYS do the best for our children, to always keep them out of harm's way.
That is how I saw my role as a mom. Walking barefoot in a store or in a parking lot is not safe.
Now Elyse my plans for this weekend are to work in my yard and relax.
How about you?
Maybe get together with some friends.

Congratulations to you all.

I wish I could be as perfect a parent as you are, alas, I have fallen short.