tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post3845962283467223740..comments2023-02-28T02:38:09.813-08:00Comments on The Clearwater School: What If Kids Didn't Have to Wear Shoes at School? -- A Barefoot Mom's Point of ViewThe Clearwater Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00488940870851053622noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-58568561752982862602021-02-02T10:37:14.624-08:002021-02-02T10:37:14.624-08:00Meanwhile, in my high school for the graduation ce...Meanwhile, in my high school for the graduation ceremony, there was an extreme double standard dress code, where males were mandated to wear the kind of dressy shoes that fully covers the foot and dressy socks on top of that! ŠMH! And this also applies for office jobs, like literally! #DumpAllTheBiasedDoubleGenderStandards4OnceAndAllAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014969287581683816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-43824380789003909932020-03-03T03:37:39.898-08:002020-03-03T03:37:39.898-08:00I've always been embarrassed to go anywhere in...I've always been embarrassed to go anywhere in public barefoot ever since I was 12 years oldAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09627806022335080775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-56536419895489094412019-08-01T15:21:51.431-07:002019-08-01T15:21:51.431-07:00I wish I had attended a school like that. Unfortun...I wish I had attended a school like that. Unfortunately we had shoe policeAntonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241569872996582404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-30877811651134557972019-08-01T15:18:14.266-07:002019-08-01T15:18:14.266-07:00So you were sitting barefoot? A had a similar situ...So you were sitting barefoot? A had a similar situationAntonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241569872996582404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-7454899641087539152019-05-12T18:39:14.245-07:002019-05-12T18:39:14.245-07:00It's natural to be barefoot your feet become t...It's natural to be barefoot your feet become tough as a result and of course the bottom will be dirty that too is natural and it's much more healthier for your feet to be barefoot.philipcovington5@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484221199372619556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-13348566317173254422018-09-28T06:03:48.299-07:002018-09-28T06:03:48.299-07:00Peace and Good!
Blessed schools which accept baref...Peace and Good!<br />Blessed schools which accept barefeet among its pupils!<br />Blessings!<br />Br. Alberto Guimaraes OFS<br />Braga ─ PortugalROBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012844821587994450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-19686271668682900792014-12-16T11:51:40.136-08:002014-12-16T11:51:40.136-08:00Great post on this topic from Fairhaven School: ht...Great post on this topic from Fairhaven School: http://www.fairhavenschool.com/dirty-feet-fairhaven-school-and-barefoot-culture/Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-3551902963913542372014-10-04T19:51:24.774-07:002014-10-04T19:51:24.774-07:00My kids go to Clearview Sudbury School in Austin a...My kids go to Clearview Sudbury School in Austin and often go barefoot. My son did learn a hard lesson one day when he stepped on a tack. But he still choses to go barefoot sometimes anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-44228694331642792142014-09-30T12:18:25.699-07:002014-09-30T12:18:25.699-07:00There are no state laws requiring shoes in public ...There are no state laws requiring shoes in public or private schools, but schools can set their own policy. The situation is similar at restaurants and other businesses - there are no laws or "health codes" requiring shoes for customers, but business owners may have a policy if they wish.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-72630073440250067262014-09-21T21:29:38.127-07:002014-09-21T21:29:38.127-07:00Susan, do you know of any state laws mandating sho...Susan, do you know of any state laws mandating shoes in public schools as well as private schools?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593440929968262970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-32068276003984192682014-08-23T03:31:49.537-07:002014-08-23T03:31:49.537-07:00Wonderful
I love very see children barefoot becaus...Wonderful<br />I love very see children barefoot because i love very their feet with all my soul and heart<br />Children are for me little brothersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-92014853552193518872014-01-29T23:53:40.916-08:002014-01-29T23:53:40.916-08:00My kids (3 girls, ages 8, 10, and 11) have always ...My kids (3 girls, ages 8, 10, and 11) have always attended a "footwear optional" school and have NEVER worn shoes to school. And guess what? They are happier, healthier, and better adjusted. I wouldn't have it any other way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-26886191730906843702013-11-16T13:05:12.518-08:002013-11-16T13:05:12.518-08:00My teacher at my school told me to put on my shoes...My teacher at my school told me to put on my shoes WHEN I WAS SITTING ON MY SEAT!Lindseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-56967802252347175602013-08-27T01:58:27.362-07:002013-08-27T01:58:27.362-07:00Obviously none of the concerns are true, as the fo...Obviously none of the concerns are true, as the footwear-optional schools show. If bare feet are a regularly seen option they won't be a distraction, rather it's better for concentration if you aren't bothered by enclosed and sweaty feet. Schools are a safe environment or can easily be made so, school rooms are cleaned daily so germs are not a problem. It's certainly much tbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02848882623418306238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-69730517924861781902013-08-25T20:09:28.149-07:002013-08-25T20:09:28.149-07:00Love this post. I also grew up in South Africa whe...Love this post. I also grew up in South Africa where wearing shoes, especially for kids, is optional. Barefoot children are much happier and they grow up without any of the modern hang-ups connected with bare feet. Going barefoot is healthy and it looks good too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-84931839458181991002013-05-28T04:48:17.916-07:002013-05-28T04:48:17.916-07:00My kids can't even wear SANDALS. Closed-toe s...My kids can't even wear SANDALS. Closed-toe shoes only, along with the mandated uniforms. Hate it. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-84310440771431888392013-05-25T13:09:36.447-07:002013-05-25T13:09:36.447-07:00I'm surprised the kids wear shoes as much as t...I'm surprised the kids wear shoes as much as they do at Clearwater school. They probably don't all realize how unique it is to have that option at school. I don't see any problem with it at all, as it is healthy and fun. Obviously, in life there will be times when they will need to wear shoes, and they can when they need to. With the warmer weather, it is definitely a good time toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-19665075519970075612013-05-20T14:42:49.146-07:002013-05-20T14:42:49.146-07:00In New Zealand it is common to see barefoot kids, ...In New Zealand it is common to see barefoot kids, many go barefoot to school in the summer. When in the USA years ago on a holiday, I was kicked out of a supermarket because of my bare feet, something that would never be a problem in NZjuliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708012296463731739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-6563840580851897622013-05-17T15:08:27.119-07:002013-05-17T15:08:27.119-07:00Enjoyed the article. The barefoot lifestyle is a h...Enjoyed the article. The barefoot lifestyle is a healthier choice in regards to preventing future problems down the road such as back, knee, and foot pains to name a few.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-21145302376292950352013-05-16T09:02:46.636-07:002013-05-16T09:02:46.636-07:00This is indeed an excellent example of what I love...This is indeed an excellent example of what I love so much about Clearwater and other Sudbury schools: the lack of arbitrary rules based on some perceived lowest common denominator of expectation. Sarah D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741681971984785559.post-34392156918279428622013-05-15T16:30:09.100-07:002013-05-15T16:30:09.100-07:00My two children have been attending Sudbury Valley...My two children have been attending Sudbury Valley School all of their school-lives. I, too, love the fact that shoes are optional, though there comes a point about two weeks after the first thaw when I wonder if their feet will ever be clean again...<br /><br />Nice post!Dana Ortegónhttp://www.danaortegon.comnoreply@blogger.com