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>Hello all, it's been a while so here's a sign of life >from us. > >We're at the end of another barefoot summer, for my >three children of 11 to 15 years it's another barefoot >autumn, they're all looking forward to rustling their >toes in the leaves as they have done for years. Though >as the temperatures cool down it's rare to see any >others, as we did at a variety of occasions in summer >when they inspired other kids to do likewise and try >it without footwear. > >Some who have posted here said they weren't given a >choice, their parents decided for them they had to go >barefoot. We didn't do it that way, maybe in an area >with cold winters parents could get into trouble for >not providing footwear in case it's needed ... going >barefoot, while wholeheartedly supported by us without >exception, should be a choice and was the preferred >option of all three who also supported each other >(building up the confidence to go barefoot where they >would be the only ones doing so). It's also a >wonderful thing the brothers and their sister have in >common. And I think a marvellous ability (superpower? >not really, it's a potential rooted in all of us) to >go everywhere on naked soles without giving it a >further thought (while still giving the ground enough >attention at all times to avoid painful missteps). > >As a sidenote it's also so easy for parents when >children are barefoot all the time. No need to >constantly track foot sizes, to acquire, wash, repair >and replace shoes and socks of various types >throughout the seasons, no waiting time for shoelaces >to be tied, no stumbling over a mess of dirty socks >and shoes. They're always ready for departure (unless >doing something important) and when getting home, feet >are quickly washed however necessary. > >I still check their feet regularly and I'm glad to >report there's been no injury this year. Just smooth >shiny leather pads, high soft arches, perfectly spaced >toes, a soft tan on top. Yes I like all their feet, >they look good and it's impressive what they're >capable of, I also tell them, it's good when they are >proud of their feet. > >The only thing changing at the end of summer, they're >wearing long pants again as they go out in the >morning. We recently bought them new jeans as they've >grown out their old wardrobe, of course with bare feet >in mind so the legs go to the ankle without touching >the ground. > >I wish you all a golden autumn!

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