Needing opinions !!

[5 Little Monkeys]

I'm the same as wonderwiper.....the only time I wear socks is to go outside in the winter. I can not stand to have socks on and I have hot feet so I think that's why. The odd time I will wear slippers in the house but that is only in Fall/Winter.

I am a fan of choosing my battles and for me, this isn't one I would worry about until it was time to go outside. However, if it's something you are firm on than be consistent and eventually she will realize that it's a daycare rule and socks have to be on. I agree that home and daycare have different rules so what they do at home doesn't matter....do what you need to do at dc. Will she wear slippers instead of socks?

[Spixie33]

I feel your pain. I am very anal about socks.

I don'twant grubby, sweaty little feet leaving sweat and dirt all over my hardwood and carpets where my own family lives. My own kids play on the carpet and floors and I like to keep it clean for them. I don't find it hygienic and a lot of indoor playgrounds and McDonald's Playland ask for socks for hygienic reasons.

I ask kids to wear socks and I have written it right into my contract now.

I have parents tell me that their kids don't want to wear socks and I just remind them that they are a requirement here because of sanitary reasons and because it can help prevent slivers from the park woodchips or any injury if they step on a toy or pull a toenail.

In your case I would be watching that child like a hawk and put the sock back on a hundred times if that is what it took for her to understand that socks were needed at daycare.