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barefootnude · 61-69, M
Definitely makes sense. New floors are expensive. Many people would object to wearing shoes on their brand new carpets. Socks are slippery, therefore it is sensible to remove them before going on hard surfaces. Most of my PE lessons required bare feet anyway, so wouldn't have made a difference to us.
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@Sharon Ballet pumps are light indoor shoes that would not mark the floor.
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Sharon I have to come down on your side on that.At the risk of running rhis point into the ground,requiring the teachers to be barefoot with the kids is the best way to lead by example;of saying"were not doing this to punish you.See!We're in our bare feet right along with you!"Besides,no one would be making the teachers go barefoot literally all day,just all of the time they are in tbe gym.Uniformity is the key to any fair policy."Bare feet only" should apply to EVERYONE-inculding the teachers.
VirginMatchmaker · 46-50, M
The Policy when I was at school was Pumps with light cooled soles, no Trainers allowed. Anybody who didn't have the right footwear did Gym in barefeet.
Then again I've seen boys have to do PE in their underwear after forgetting their shorts. My School came down on kids very hard. Although after the first PE session things got a little easier as a parent came in and assaulted the PE Teacher.
Then again I've seen boys have to do PE in their underwear after forgetting their shorts. My School came down on kids very hard. Although after the first PE session things got a little easier as a parent came in and assaulted the PE Teacher.
@VirginMatchmaker The slipper wouldn't have had much effect on me - by then, my "dad" was controlling me with the slipper, his fist and the belt. I had next to no fear of them.
She would hit me with something like the thick end of a cue or some sort of round shaft that had been sawn off - it was about a ft long from what I remember of it today.
It wouldn't surprise me if my mother was in on what happened in the office, to be fair... my mother and the school saw no problem in threatening me with the local special needs school whenever they felt that I "wasn't putting enough effort into keeping my writing legible".
They seldom considered that I couldn't hear the teacher or read the board half the time - despite the fact that I was complaining on a near daily basis about these two aspects. When they did move me... it was "better" - but never the best for me.
All they had to do was let me choose where I sat so that I could see and hear the best at all times... but the seating plan didn't factor that in.
She would hit me with something like the thick end of a cue or some sort of round shaft that had been sawn off - it was about a ft long from what I remember of it today.
It wouldn't surprise me if my mother was in on what happened in the office, to be fair... my mother and the school saw no problem in threatening me with the local special needs school whenever they felt that I "wasn't putting enough effort into keeping my writing legible".
They seldom considered that I couldn't hear the teacher or read the board half the time - despite the fact that I was complaining on a near daily basis about these two aspects. When they did move me... it was "better" - but never the best for me.
All they had to do was let me choose where I sat so that I could see and hear the best at all times... but the seating plan didn't factor that in.
smiler2012 · 56-60
@HootyTheNightOwl 🤔we might of been the same at infants for us😆 but it was many moons ago now and at at youngage in the sixties nothing was thought of it
@smiler2012 I wasn't even born in the 60's, though... my mother wasn't even 10 then!!! 🤨
33person · 26-30, M
Fully honest answer here:
The main objections to this that I can see are that if someone has a fungal infection, this would be a way that it could spread to other kids, and if the fire alarm goes off, depending on the terrain just outside the building, it might be unbearably painful to evacuate the building barefoot for most students. A third objection I could see to this is that this policy could lead to a sharp increase in pedophiles with foot fetishes applying to be gym teachers just so that they can enjoy this circumstance. I have a foot fetish myself, and as a middle- and high-school student, I'd have also enjoyed this policy, seeing all the girls barefoot, etc. But I have to say, I don't think it's a very good idea. It'd also make it unsafe to play certain sports because it'd increase the risk of dropping a ball on one's feet and hurting their feet.
The main objections to this that I can see are that if someone has a fungal infection, this would be a way that it could spread to other kids, and if the fire alarm goes off, depending on the terrain just outside the building, it might be unbearably painful to evacuate the building barefoot for most students. A third objection I could see to this is that this policy could lead to a sharp increase in pedophiles with foot fetishes applying to be gym teachers just so that they can enjoy this circumstance. I have a foot fetish myself, and as a middle- and high-school student, I'd have also enjoyed this policy, seeing all the girls barefoot, etc. But I have to say, I don't think it's a very good idea. It'd also make it unsafe to play certain sports because it'd increase the risk of dropping a ball on one's feet and hurting their feet.
Lmao... I often had a choice between plimsolls and barefeet at that age - yes, my footwear was governed by the school uniform policy.
Got no PE kit??? No problem - they even had a trolley where you could grab something that might or might not fit you... including plimsolls.
Who knows when or even if it was ever washed. Now, how's that for sharing foot fungus??? You get a whole hour of wearing the same shoes that were worn by who knows who. I'd rather take my chances of getting foot cooties from being barefoot than having to wear footwear that's potentially never been washed.
Got no PE kit??? No problem - they even had a trolley where you could grab something that might or might not fit you... including plimsolls.
Who knows when or even if it was ever washed. Now, how's that for sharing foot fungus??? You get a whole hour of wearing the same shoes that were worn by who knows who. I'd rather take my chances of getting foot cooties from being barefoot than having to wear footwear that's potentially never been washed.
spjennifer · 56-60, T
@spjennifer I keep telling my friends that boys/girls (depending on their preferences) have cooties... they don't believe me, though... 🤭
spjennifer · 56-60, T
@HootyTheNightOwl Everyone has cooties, just show them videos of dustmites on their pillows!
Rhode57 · 56-60, M
I have just been reading some of the comments . Honestly the floor maybe dirty kids might be exposed to dirty floors or athletes foot etc . When did we start wrapping kids in cotton wool . Its not a wonder so many suffer from asthma etc . There raised in such clinical surroundings their bodies dont build an immune system . I am so glad I was allowed to play outdoors with mud etc . Nothing better than mud squishing between your toes and the freedom of being barefoot . Feeling of wet grass or baking pavements and having to wash your feet when you got home because mum complained that you werent walking in her house with filthy feet . What a great childhood we had .
Sharon · F
[quote]I mean,its not like the children are made to go barefoot to humiliate them[/quote]
Knowing what some teachers can be like, I wouldn't be at all surprised if that were the true reason. The "possible damage to the floor" is just an excuse. Will the gym teachers and other adult visitors to the gym also be required to go barefoot?
Knowing what some teachers can be like, I wouldn't be at all surprised if that were the true reason. The "possible damage to the floor" is just an excuse. Will the gym teachers and other adult visitors to the gym also be required to go barefoot?
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Sharon I know this for a fact because Ive done it many times myself!
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Sharon And regarding 33persons objection that the policy would attract foot-fetishists to the job:thats actually a good point,but I think we should not confuse that with teachers who have the natrual reaction of thinking the kids being barefoot is cute or whatever.Certainly,if a teacher did behave in any way that was inappropriate in that regard,I imagine they would-and should-be fired and maybe prosecuted.But thats a whole other matter than a teacher who might smile or smirk at the kids for being barefoot,or even make a completely innocent teasing comment at a few of the kids.As I mentioned in my earliet post,I was in a situation where my P.E class was required to go in bare feet for two weeks(the teacher wore shoes),and that happened alot to many of us.We just shrugged it off;even as kids,we understood that the teachers were just kidding and meant no harm.During that time,I actually had to walk from tbe gym to the main office in bare feet(Its a long story;wont go into it here.),and believe me when I tell you that they noticed!But that sort of thing is a long way from actual misconduct.
Paladin · 56-60, M
I would outright reject participating in that policy. And they are opening themselves up for a law suit. If they have any students that are diabetic, there is a chance that they also have neuropathy in their feet. In that situation footwear is essential. As a diabetic, I know this. I never go without shoes except when I'm in bed.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
Sharon · F
@ninalanyon If it could be shown that a child suffered an injury or medical complications due to the school's policy, I'm fairly sure a court would award compensation. Certainly a medical exemption should be made but headteachers don't like being overruled so I doubt they'd give in easily.
Barefooter25 · 46-50, M
I really wish my elementary school allowed us to be barefoot during PE. But unlike my high school, my elementary/jr. high school didn't have a gym. Being barefoot during PE should be a must for kids. Unfortunately, discipline was the ultimate rule at my school and sneakers and shoes during PE was required.
spjennifer · 56-60, T
Realistically, pretty stupid on the part of the school to install a floor so easily damaged, kids should be able to exercise and play sports in a Gymnasium and the floor should be able to withstand many years of use. Being barefoot also presents many hygienic problems with athletes foot and other fungi...
Andromedanian · 22-25, M
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Txbob52 If the policy is that going barefoot protects the floor,then yes,sports team along with every other child and adult should have to be barefoot,since doing anything else eliminates the reason for doing it at all.I can see only two legitimate exceptions:1)If anyone has a legitimate medical condition (diabetes,infected toe)that would make going barefoot a danger,then that person should be allowed to wear ballet flats.2)If there was a situation where the police,fire department or medical personnel had to be in the gym,they would obviously be exempt.Other than that,EVERYONE should be barefoot-sports teams,the referee,the coaches;if the games had cheerleaders or pom-pom girls,they should have to be barefoot.Heck,if a school official came out to make an annoucement,THEY should be required to be barefoot!Otherwise,there's no point in requiring it at all.
GentleLucille · 26-30, F
Sharon · F
I suspect it has bugger all to do with protecting the floor and more to do with "lording it over the peasants". Of course, maybe they do consider their precious floor more important than students' well-being.
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DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Younggirl20016 And there would no logical reason to do so.
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DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Younggirl20016 I mean,its not like the children are made to go barefoot to humiliate them;there's a very logical reason for it.
smiler2012 · 56-60
sounds sensible really long as the floor is kept clear of sharp objects with little bare feet around [davidt8899]
LordShadowfire · M
- quite good for letting growing feet develop their natural and correct shape.
- 9 months of the year it would be uncomfortably cold.
- 9 months of the year it would be uncomfortably cold.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
When I was at school indoor PE was always barefoot ('60s and early '70s South of England).
nonsensiclesnail · F
Non slip socks are a thing.
Also, better flooring choices are available.
Also, better flooring choices are available.
SatyrService · M
used to be a lot of that for gym floors
sign says
No Street Shoes
sign says
No Street Shoes
Ceinwyn · 26-30, F
I used to do PE in bare feet. It wasn’t an issue
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Ceinwyn As long as ALL of the kids are in bare feet,I dont see how it could be.
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I see no problem with that.
Crazychick · 36-40, F
What does "to slipe" mean?
Justenjoyit · 56-60, M
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
They shouldn't be doing gym class activity without shoes to protect their feet. Gym floors get scuffed. That is why they get cleaned and buffered.
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@JaggedLittlePill But if all of the kids are the same way and the floor is clear of obstruction,shoes arent really needed to protect your feet,and going barefoot makes the floor alot easier to clean.
LordShadowfire · M