Parents and Children Going Barefoot
What is your role in life?
| 72% (36) | Parent | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (14) | Child |
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Who should be barefoot?
| 56% (28) | Mother | |
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| 74% (37) | Girls (your kids) | |
| 64% (32) | Girls (friends) | |
| 60% (30) | Girls (relatives) | |
| 52% (26) | Father | |
| 80% (40) | Boys (your kids) | |
| 62% (31) | Boys (friends) | |
| 56% (28) | Boys (relatives) | |
| 48% (24) | Visitors |
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Do you have any kids?
| 48% (24) | Boys (your kids) | |
|---|---|---|
| 24% (12) | Boys (relatives) | |
| 56% (28) | Girls (your kids) | |
| 22% (11) | Girls (relatives) | |
| 6% (3) | I do not plan on having any children | |
| 22% (11) | I plan to have children |
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People say that those who go barefoot more often are less likely to be obese and more likely to be active later in life. Is going barefoot a good choice and why?
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Which of the following accessories or items does your child wear on a regular basis?
| 44% (22) | 1) Anklet | |
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| 22% (11) | 2) Toe Ring | |
| 22% (11) | 3) Multi-colored Socks | |
| 6% (3) | 4) Mis-matched Socks | |
| 38% (19) | 6) Toenail Polish | |
| 18% (9) | I do not have children | |
| 24% (12) | Other (Please state) |
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is it to you that your child's feet maintain a nice appearance and why? If you have children, do they care for their feet?
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Most kids are not barefoot that often because they care about the appearance of their feet.
| 4% (2) | Strongly Agree | |
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| 6% (3) | Agree | |
| 28% (14) | Somewhat Agree | |
| 10% (5) | Somewhat Disagree | |
| 24% (12) | Disagree | |
| 28% (14) | Strongly Disagree |
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Your two children (one boy and one girl), will not answer the door until they have socks on. How will you handle the situation?
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Your children invited some friends over. What happens to their shoes and socks after they arrive?
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Name three places where you might hide your child's shoes and socks? _____ _____ (Your place) _____ (Any living space)
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Why are they ideal places to hide your child's shoes and socks?
| 46% (23) | 1) Hidden and hard to find | |
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| 2% (1) | 2) Behind clear glass (not easily accessible) | |
| 52% (26) | 3) Locked away | |
| 28% (14) | 4) I will only need access on a few occasions | |
| 24% (12) | 5) High up and hard to reach | |
| 22% (11) | 6) Entry is not allowed (you trust them) | |
| 16% (8) | 7) They will be caught if accessed | |
| 10% (5) | 8) Sounds off when accessed | |
| 22% (11) | 9) If you want them, you have to ask! (needs assistance) | |
| 22% (11) | 10) Even I forget about it! | |
| 26% (13) | Other (Please state) |
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Would you hide your child's shoes and socks in the same location? Please explain.
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After you decided to hide your child's shoes and socks, how would you take them away? (What if they were awake, sleeping or outside?)
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What steps would you take to make sure that your child goes barefoot? (Any creative ideas?)
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Which of the following might you try?
| 60% (30) | 1) Encourage them to break a previous record (number of days barefoot) | |
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| 56% (28) | 2) Footwear must be removed in your vehicle | |
| 50% (25) | 3) Socks must be removed in your vehicle | |
| 36% (18) | 4) Weekdays: Shoes and socks can only be worn for 4 hrs/day (excluding school) | |
| 24% (12) | 5) Weekends: Shoes and socks can only be worn for 8 hrs/day | |
| 34% (17) | 6) No shoes and socks until after breakfast | |
| 30% (15) | 7) Uncomfortable shoes | |
| 8% (4) | 8) Thicker or multiple layers of socks | |
| 28% (14) | 9) Half of their day must be spent barefoot or in flip flops/sandals | |
| 36% (18) | 10) Keep their toenails painted so they can show it to family and friends | |
| 57% (29) | 11) Help maintain their feet so they will feel more comfortable |
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Uncomfortable shoes are more likely to encourage a child to go barefoot more often.
| 50% (25) | Probably | |
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| 18% (9) | Yes, and have tried it | |
| 14% (7) | Unlikely | |
| 4% (2) | No, and I have tried it | |
| 14% (7) | Other (Please state) |
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Shoes you can easily slip on/out of are more likely to encourage a child to go barefoot more often.
| 46% (23) | Probably | |
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| 26% (13) | Yes, and I have tried it | |
| 16% (8) | Unlikely | |
| 8% (4) | No, and I have tired it | |
| 4% (2) | Other (Please state) |
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A child spends half a day barefoot and the other half in flip flops/sandals.
| 18% (9) | Strongly Agree | |
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| 16% (8) | Agree | |
| 12% (6) | Somewhat Agree | |
| 12% (6) | Somewhat Disagree | |
| 12% (6) | Disagree | |
| 30% (15) | Strongly Disagree |
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What is your preference when purchasing open-toed footwear?
| 28% (14) | 1) No preference | |
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| 24% (12) | 2) Sandals (with supports) | |
| 12% (6) | 3) Expensive flip flops or sandals (without supports) | |
| 44% (22) | 4) Cheap flip flops or sandals (without supports) | |
| 10% (5) | 5) Anything except |
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My friends _____ go barefoot and I _____ encourage them. If a field trip required my children to wear shoes, they _____ be allowed to go. As for footwear, they would wear _____ on the field trip
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What changes have you noticed or would you expect to notice in your children's feet once they have started going barefoot more often?
| 52% (26) | 1) Arches are higher | |
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| 74% (37) | 2) Feet are harder on the bottoms | |
| 62% (31) | 3) Feet are dirtier | |
| 66% (33) | 4) Toes are better spaced-out | |
| 60% (30) | 5) Fewer blisters on toes or heels | |
| 72% (36) | 6) More active/playful | |
| 88% (44) | 7) Not afraid to go barefoot | |
| 44% (22) | 8) Not afraid to paint their toenails | |
| 86% (43) | 9) Not afraid to show their feet in public | |
| 22% (11) | 10) Socks are left everywhere |
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Are you barefoot at the moment?
| 78% (39) | Yes | |
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| 20% (10) | No | |
| 2% (1) | No, but I am removing my shoes and socks right now |
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