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>It's so encouraging to see how your kids are enjoying >their barefoot lifestyle and how they have such >positive responses to the questions you asked them. > >The fact that they enjoy the feel of the ground >beneath their feet, the freedom to wiggle their toes, >and the ease of being barefoot is evidence of their >awareness of the world around them. Their responses >also show that they understand why some people wear >shoes and that the idea of dirt or fear of injury is a >common concern among those who prefer shoes. > >Their preferred surfaces for walking barefoot reflect >their diversity of experiences and appreciation for >the varied textures and sensations that nature >provides. It's also great to see how they handle less >pleasant situations, like broken glass. Their >understanding of diversity of opinion and their >ability to accept themselves barefoot no matter what >others think are signs of maturity and self-confidence. > >It's comforting to know that your family continues to >celebrate and support this barefoot lifestyle, and >that the recent barefoot wedding has boosted their >confidence. It's wonderful to see how your children >discover for themselves that their approach is >welcomed and appreciated wherever they go. > >For other questions, you might consider asking: > >What is the best memory you have of walking barefoot? > >Are there any activities you enjoy doing barefoot more >than others? > >What advice would you give to other children who might >be curious about going barefoot? > >Here are the answers of my two sons to your questions: > >What do you like most about walking barefoot? > >Oldest son: I like to feel the grass and the earth >under my toes. I also like the tar on the sidewalks or >the tiles in the supermarkets. > >Youngest son: It's great not having those itchy or >tight shoes. I can feel the ground under my feet, it's >super cool! . > >Are there times when you would rather wear shoes? > >Eldest Son: I guess if the ground is super super cold, >like in winter when it's freezing, then maybe I'd >prefer long socks and if it's really cold some shoes. > >Youngest son: I prefer my bare feet! > >Why do you think other people wear shoes when they go >out? > >Oldest son: Maybe they don't like their feet getting >dirty or they think it's more comfortable. > >Younger son: I think some people might be afraid of >stepping on sharp things, like rocks. But me, I don't >care. > >Your favorite surface for walking barefoot? > >Eldest Son: I love grass And also tar or tiles! > >Youngest son: Sand, tar and mud. > >What annoys you when you walk barefoot? > >Eldest son: Nothing annoys me > >Youngest son: When it rains a lot and the ground gets >all wet, it can be a bit slippery!

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