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Kids kicking off their shoes in class

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Nowadays, many kids are allowed to take lessons in socks, as this make learning much more relaxed. This poll is designed to find out how common this practice is.
Gender
Girl
Boy
How old are you?
8-10
11-13
14-16
17-»
Do / did you take your shoes off in the classroom during the lessons?
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Do / did you wear socks ?
Yes
No
What kind of socks do /did you wear to go to the school?
Dress socks
Athletic socks
Coloured socks
White socks
Plain pattern socks
Cartoon socks
Teachers have ever asked you to put your shoes back ?
Yes
No
Why do you think kids love slipping shoes in the classroom?
To make themselves comfortable
To refresh their feet
To release stress
To show off their socks
In many countries such as Finland, Denmark and in some schools in the UK kids can follow lessons in socks. Are you pro or con this practice? Why? (please leave your comment)
Pro
Con
Do you think kids learn better not wearing shoes?
Yes
No
Would you like schools in your country to let kids take lessons in socks if they wish?
Yes
No
What kind of shoes do / did you wear to go the school
Lace-up shoes
Slip-on shoes
Trainers
School sandals
Clogs
Some schools have a strict shoe policy in case of emergency. Do you agree to this?
Yes
No
What other place are / were you allowed to go in your socks to?
The playground
The gym
The library
Other
Where do / did you keep your shoes when you take them off in the classroom?
Under my desk
On my chair rack
On the floor
Under my feet
In my bag
Have you ever had your shoes taken by others as a punishment or joke in the school?
Yes
No
Teachers claim that attention and discipline in class just disappear when they allow kids being in socks. Do you think this is a good reason to force kids to wear shoes?
Yes
No
Please tell us if you like to take your shoes off at school and why
This poll was created on 2003-10-22 03:27:03 by sockboy