Bare feet at home

What does your family think about you barefooting? Are bare feet welcome at your home? Is there support or even encouragement for you to go barefoot? Or are things rather discouraging?

 

My brother's kids say, "Uncle Amo, you're setting a bad example!"

And my mom asks how many times I've suffered broken toes. And then when I say several, she says her podiatrist told her that broken toes heal, but if they aren't properly dealt with they'll never be the same again.

Oh, it's a tough life being a barefooter, isn't it.

 

No one cares about barefooting in the house, I'm surprised to hear that's an issue with some people. My dad, though, does think it's a little weird to go out bf like I do, but stays generally neutral (besides occasionally teasing me). Mom seems basically supportive.

My friends generally think I'm weird, though.

 

My parents encouraged it in their house after they got new carpet. They didn't want my sister and I tracking mud and dirt on our shoes inside. Other than that, they don't have an opinion. Of course, if we go outside bf, we had to clean our feet before we went in. No mud on the new carpet.

Peace & love

 

I can just see your mom now: "I don't care if you walk around stark friggin' naked, just don't get dirt on the damn carpet!!!"

 

We don't allow shoes in our house, therefor, we are always bf.

 

I always walk around bf when I'm home, in the house or the yard, and I'm always bf in my apartment. I can't see why anyone would have a problem with that in a house or home. My reasons were because I like to let my feet breathe when I dont 'have' to wear shoes and such, its just a comfort thing

 

Growing up, my parents never cared that I was barefoot. It was easier than trying to get me to put shoes on...

Now, my dad wonders if I'm ever going to "grow out of it". LOL...hasn't happened yet!

I usually just get the eye roll, but I get that more than just about my barefooting.

 

^Annie, I hear that. We hippie-ish people get used to it.

 

Yup, you practically don't even notice it anymore.

 

For most of my life, I wasn't allowed to wear shoes in the house due to a white carpet. As we got older, that rule kind of faded but there was never any urge to wear shoes. My dad normally wears slippers around the house but my mom, my brother, and I all go barefoot or just throw on socks if it's cold.

 

Yeah I know people like that who have kids and like they wouldnt care if their kids went out and commited a crime but would have a heart attack if they came into their house and got their floor or furniture dirty. Its nuts, I really dont like all the neat freaks out there who practically go into spasms if theres even one little dust bunny sitting around and they constantly wash their hands and spray all this nasty smelling cleaning stuff everywhere. I really do think its a good idea if people are barefoot in the house though cuz it is cleaner and more practical and I think most people even if they dont have any other rules in the house they still insist people take off their shoes and leave them near the door when they come in. Id still prefer my kids *if i had any* track a lil dirt in the house rather than going out and commiting some crime.

 

but why would you worry about big stuff like criminal behavior when it's so much more fun to worry about petty stuff like dirt and disorganization? :0

 

I don't really like walking bf in my house b/c the carpet is so nasty, the temp is always chilly, and the kitchen floor is a disaster. I live with two other guys and I could clean, but then it gets nasty again. Adam helps out a little with dishes, but not much with the floors. Hell, I could go outside bf, walk through a mudpuddle, come back in, and you couldn't notice anything. This house is really groddy! My roommate doesn't do a damn thing except use all the forks and leave them in the sink!

Peace & Love

 

Dirt doesnt hurt anyone, criminal behavior does. I would rather if I had to chose between the two that kids be dirty rather than criminals.

 

my mom grew up wearing shoes only for school, bf the rest of the time so my house is extremely bf- friendly. i've never actually worn shoes much, and no one cares one way or another at my house.

 

I don't think my dad notices or cares. My mom at first tried to get me to wear shoes but she gave up cause it wasn't gonna work, hehe. She's fine with it now. My stepmom though really likes it and is supportive. She doesn't let any of my girl friends in the house if they're not barefoot.

 

Seems to me that it's getting time for a little education!

 

Well, it depends on where I am barefoot. My mom doesn't like it when we wear shoes in the house at all, so I am surprised to hear so many people mentioning NOT going barefoot inside their house!
Outside, my parents don't care at all.
The only thing that has ever posed a problem was if I was in an area known for a lot of needle drugs, my mom was always terrified I would step on a used needle and get HIV or Hapatitus. They also have always discouaged me from barefooting in public places like stores and banks and stuff, although I have gotten by with it in the past at places like Malls.

My parents haev always been pretty cool about it. My mom did a lot of barefooting when she was younger so she understands. My dad can't stand to not have socks on in the house because the floor bothers his feet (EXTREMELY sensitive...) but has accepted a long time ago I am pretty weird, so goes with the flow on a lot of my whims. But even in places where I they wouldn't let me barefoot, they would let me get by with flip-flops unless it was more dress-uppish.