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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

28% (155) Girl
71% (385) Boy

540 voters have answered this question.

How old are you?

8% (46) 8-10
33% (184) 11-13
37% (204) 14-16
20% (109) 17-»

543 voters have answered this question.

Do / did you take your shoes off in the classroom during the lessons?

43% (239) Always
41% (225) Sometimes
7% (41) Rarely
7% (43) Never

548 voters have answered this question.

Do / did you wear socks ?

81% (447) Yes
18% (102) No

549 voters have answered this question.

What kind of socks do /did you wear to go to the school?

19% (100) Dress socks
15% (78) Athletic socks
13% (69) Coloured socks
40% (202) White socks
6% (32) Plain pattern socks
4% (24) Cartoon socks

505 voters have answered this question.

Teachers have ever asked you to put your shoes back ?

24% (132) Yes
75% (408) No

540 voters have answered this question.

Why do you think kids love slipping shoes in the classroom?

64% (346) To make themselves comfortable
18% (102) To refresh their feet
7% (41) To release stress
9% (51) To show off their socks

540 voters have answered this question.

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)

87% (467) Pro
12% (64) Con

531 voters have answered this question.

Do you think kids learn better not wearing shoes?

81% (438) Yes
18% (99) No

537 voters have answered this question.

Would you like schools in your country to let kids take lessons in socks if they wish?

91% (490) Yes
8% (46) No

536 voters have answered this question.

What kind of shoes do / did you wear to go the school

42% (228) Lace-up shoes
28% (151) Slip-on shoes
21% (118) Trainers
5% (27) School sandals
2% (14) Clogs

538 voters have answered this question.

Some schools have a strict shoe policy in case of emergency. Do you agree to this?

26% (141) Yes
73% (384) No

525 voters have answered this question.

What other place are / were you allowed to go in your socks to?

11% (57) The playground
21% (112) The gym
37% (194) The library
29% (150) Other

513 voters have answered this question.

Where do / did you keep your shoes when you take them off in the classroom?

55% (291) Under my desk
2% (13) On my chair rack
15% (80) On the floor
16% (89) Under my feet
9% (51) In my bag

524 voters have answered this question.

Have you ever had your shoes taken by others as a punishment or joke in the school?

43% (228) Yes
56% (296) No

524 voters have answered this question.

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?

14% (75) Yes
85% (448) No

523 voters have answered this question.

Please tell us if you like to take your shoes off at school and why

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152 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2003-10-22 03:27:03 by sockboy
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