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Date Posted: 2023-11-23 15:47:36
Author: Hugo
Subject: Our children know that ....

Things we make sure our children know:
Walking barefoot isn't wrong or improper in any situation. You're not hurting anybody with it.
The choice is up to you but you aren't doing anything wrong by deciding to go barefoot.
It is essential to give attention to what you feel and only continue as long as it feels good.
Walking barefoot every day makes you tough and strong and keeps you healthy.
The more you do it, the easier it gets.
You must watch your step to avoid injuries.
In winter there's a risk of frostbite when your circulation isn't enough to keep your toes warm.
Be careful with some surfaces (such as steel covers) in summer, they could burn your feet.

That's about it. Sometimes I mention I'm proud and happy they're doing so well going barefoot in the heat and cold, the city and rugged nature, but then again they're doing this for themselves and not to please us as parents (even if it does make a lot of things easier, practically).
Nobody tries to talk them into wearing shoes or make them feel bad for going barefoot, that's important.
It is best to experience the benefits yourself.

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Re: Our children know that .... -- Anita, 2023-11-24 01:33:54

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>Things we make sure our children know: >Walking barefoot isn't wrong or improper in any >situation. You're not hurting anybody with it. >The choice is up to you but you aren't doing anything >wrong by deciding to go barefoot. >It is essential to give attention to what you feel and >only continue as long as it feels good. >Walking barefoot every day makes you tough and strong >and keeps you healthy. >The more you do it, the easier it gets. >You must watch your step to avoid injuries. >In winter there's a risk of frostbite when your >circulation isn't enough to keep your toes warm. >Be careful with some surfaces (such as steel covers) >in summer, they could burn your feet. > >That's about it. Sometimes I mention I'm proud and >happy they're doing so well going barefoot in the heat >and cold, the city and rugged nature, but then again >they're doing this for themselves and not to please us >as parents (even if it does make a lot of things >easier, practically). >Nobody tries to talk them into wearing shoes or make >them feel bad for going barefoot, that's important. >It is best to experience the benefits yourself.

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