Barefoot child at Wal-Mart

[cassiesmom]

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]

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

[Daisy and Delilah]

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]

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]

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.

[RICHARD]

Wal-Mart is a breeding ground for filth.:

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/



I heart you!

[kitten645]

While "building up an immune" system is great in theory, consider child mortality rates then and now. "Stuff happens" indeed but why not hedge your bets where you can. Indeed a child or any human for that matter faces all sorts of threats and dangers. Might as well eliminate as many as you can where you have control.

[Lady's Human]

Yep. Bubblewrap them and then be surprised when the world reaches out and slaps them with reality.

Sorry, I'm a firm believer in letting them learn from their actions.

[RICHARD]

Yep. Bubblewrap them and then be surprised when the world reaches out and slaps them with reality.

Sorry, I'm a firm believer in letting them learn from their actions.

Oh, just because you were there to explain to your children how to behave?

[Asiel]

Yep. Bubblewrap them and then be surprised when the world reaches out and slaps them with reality.

Sorry, I'm a firm believer in letting them learn from their actions.

Even if it means letting them step on a discarded used syringe? That's a hard lesson for an innocent child to learn through no fault of his own....

[Lady's Human]

I'm out.

Biddies and nannies, have at it, just leave parents alone unless there's a serious problem.

I don't take parenting advice from relatives, I'm damned sure not going to take it from a bunch of biddies on a forum.

By the way, in all the serious cases of child neglect you read about in the news, and wonder where CPS/DSS et al were?

Chasing down complaints from biddies who saw a child barefoot at wal-mart. They have to investigate all reports.

[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.

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]

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.

[Marigold2]

Geez don't be so hard on yourself.

[Lady's Human]

Maybe a few of you ladies could get together and write a book on how to be a perfect parent?

I'm deeply disturbed by the fact that my wife and I have no earthly idea how to raise children. We need your wisdom and guidance before our children get injured by our blatant incompetence.