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>Hi Anita, > >Exactly, shorts are practical for kids when they grow, >I prefer anyway shorter shorts for my son so he can >wear them even when he grows. He actually goes >barefoot in the house, I do that sometimes as well. >Maybe it could be a good idea to start for him outside >in spring in a park, that is very healthy to go >barefoot in the grass. I still have some doubts about >the city, we live in a big city with dirt from dogs >etc. > >You are really lucky that your son behaves well! > >Tamara > > >>Hi, Tamara! >> >>I assume wearing shorts also has a practical advantage >>as he grows, no need to buy pants as his legs grow >>longer. >>At the age of 16 I'd leave it up to your son to judge >>whether he finds the streets too dirty to go barefoot. >>But inside the home he could start right away. >>Outside, spring is the best season to start. >>Of course it's essential to look out for broken glass, >>my children all learned that at a young age and we >>didn't have many incidents of pieces of glass stuck in >>the sole, maybe once a year and without much drama or >>problems, we simply pulled it out with tweezers and >>they happily went on. >>Walking barefoot is an excellent lesson to watch where >>you step (or else you might get hurt), maybe it's even >>a lesson in self-discipline? Be more careful where you >>step, be more careful with others ... >>It also leads to tougher skin on the soles and >>stronger muscles in the lower legs, no more >>sweaty/smelly feet, nicely shaped feet with high >>arches and a whole universe of more things to feel at >>every step, so I can recommend it. >>We think it's important the kids go barefoot in the >>city too, at least when it's warm; they'll get black >>soles but that's nothing to get angry about, they just >>have to scrub them clean as they come home. >>My eldest son is 13, I talked to him and he thinks it >>looks goofy to wear shoes with shorts ... He tried >>going out in the garden in his shorts but it's >>freezing now so that was a little too cold after all, >>he came back in after a few minutes. So far there's >>fortunately not much misbehaviour to worry about; he >>used to drag in dirt in the past when he came home >>with muddy feet but since he had to sweep and wipe the >>floor afterwards he learned to be more careful. >>Now in winter they have minimal "sock-shoes" to put on >>if they like (when it's freezing and they want to go >>out for a longer time), from spring to summer we >>wouldn't get any of our children footwear and they >>aren't asking for it either. >>Just don't treat it as a punishment; actually being >>allowed and trusted to go barefoot is a reward since >>it's so much fun for kids. >> >>See you soon and all the best to your son! Anita

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