2006-07-03 16:06:41 · 23 answers · asked by get it 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You can try gradually getting him to wear shoes. First start with flip flops or sandels. Then try a slide on type of shoe. And finally try a full shoe.
2006-07-03 16:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Wise Hermit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he prefers to be barefoot, don't force him to wear shoes or he may rebel even worse. Keep shoes available for him to wear but do not force him to wear shoes unless the situation absolutely requires it due to safety or ettiquette (like a funeral or wedding).
Over the years you will save tons of money on shoes and socks since they will not wear out nearly as fast. Chances are he will continue to outgrow the shoes before they can wear out which means you can donate them to places that can find children who need shoes.
There is nothing wrong with being barefoot. Don't be ashamed of yourself or your son because he is barefoot in public. He may someday soon decide the prefers shoes, but if that day doesn't ever come it is no reflection on you as a parent or responsible adult. Again, barefooting is not wrong nor is it any less safe or sanitary in most situations.
2006-07-04 20:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by barefootboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revise the question. Do you live in the city, country, suburbs, USA, third world country? Are there social mores that prohibit going barefoot in your location? My gut reaction is unless there is some valid reason for forcing him to wear shoes, ignore him and he will get through this phase. You might negotiate that when its important to wear the shoes he agrees to do so if you stop nagging him when it is not important. I suspect your concern has something to do with potential embarrassment. Don't worry about this. Best of luck.
2006-07-03 23:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by The Answer Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say to sit him down and explain the perils of being barefoot all the time and then go out shopping with him for a pair of shoes he really likes. I doubt he wouldn't enjoy that. What 10 year old wouldn't like a brand new pair of Batman sneaks? :) You know they say that most people who don't like wearing shoes just find them uncomfortable. Make sure that the pair he chooses for himself fits him perfectly and are on the comfy side to avoid that problem. Good luck.
2006-07-03 23:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by OmegaGreen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get him to put clothes on when you go places, do the same thing. I let my 10 year old run around barefoot where he can but when we get in the car and leave he has freaking shoes on.
2006-07-03 23:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by gnomes31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is 3 and he is the same way. I just bought him some slip on flip flops and that did the trick. He feels like he's barefoot and he can slip his shoes on and off really quick in the car.
2006-07-03 23:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Rosie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother was the same way until the bottom of his foot got infected. It grew into a big huge blister, so big that my mom was too freaked out to pop it...oooo just thinking how big that thing was just gives me the chills....my mom took him to the doctors and he said that he must of had a small cut and got infected from walking on the dirty ground. So to answer your question, either wait for his foot to get infected or you can explain to him the importance of wearing shoes.
2006-07-04 04:37:08 · answer #7 · answered by Sydney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make him wear shoes when he is out in public where broken glass and noxious viruses (hepatitis, AIDS etc) may be found. This is the important thing to stress when you have the conversation iwth him. Sandals in the summer might be an acceptable compromise.
2006-07-03 23:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get him some flip flops so hes not actually barefoot but not using shoes just a thought
2006-07-03 23:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make him wear shoes, hes only 10 years old, and your the parent.
2006-07-03 23:09:54 · answer #10 · answered by Dagfinn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋