Barefoot growing up?

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My family encouraged going barefoot, and I was usually barefoot

My family discouraged going barefoot, but I still preferred to be barefoot

My family encouraged going barefoot, but I did not often go barefoot

My family discouraged going barefoot, and I did not often go barefoot

My family neither encouraged or discouraged going barefoot, but I was still usually barefoot

My family neither encouraged or discouraged going barefoot, but I did not often go barefoot

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Growing up, how did your parents/family feel about bare feet? Was going barefoot normal in your family, or was it frowned upon? Did you feel the same as your family regarding bare feet, or did you do your own thing? Have you changed your outlook on going barefoot as an adult?

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Adrift · 61-69, F

My parents didn't care but my grandmother insisted we wear shoes.
She said running barefoot could get you infected with worms especially in areas where there is livestock.
I thought it was all wives tales until I later learned of strongoloides and hookworm.

southerncrossfire44 · 46-50, M

@Adrift True. One should always be aware of situational circumstances.

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Adrift · 61-69, F

@NativePortlander1970 My grandparents on my moms side grew up farming dairy.
On my dads side they raised cattle for beef.
Both sides couldn't wait to sell out and move into the cities.
My dad used to tell stories about how a cow would occasionally be found dead and bloated and the chickens would be eating at it.
I'm surprised my dad didn't end up going vegan.

NativePortlander1970 ·

@Adrift I saw stuff too on neighboring farms, and my step father's farm and neighbors, and I used to be on a cleaning crew on slaughterhouse and cleaning floor of a packing plant, we get used to it.