Lack of parent courtesy

[Lou]

Oh yeah, you're going to have to tell them sternly to their faces. Ask them to "please go back and remove your boots before walking through my house, thank you!" They're not getting it, and you need to make sure they do! People are exhausting.

[Dreamalittledream]

I actually have a cute little sign hung up..."Since little fingers touch our floor, please remove your shoes at the door". I agree, as much as we want to directly confront; it's not always the easiest to do.