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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just have him wash his feet when he gets home. That's the deal. You either wash your feet immediately upon getting home, or you wear socks. [/quote]

Having been a nanny for many years, I feel this is the best tactic.  In a perfect world he should just wear socks.  I don't think he should be forced to wear them though.  I also don't think he should just get to opt out of wearing socks and then not have to address what happens when you don't wear socks (stinky feet and shoes).  When you choose the behavior, you choose the consequence, right?  This is the way life works.  The adults in childrens' lives are supposed to be preparing them for life.  At his age he can learn he has a choice (about this), but the choice to not wear socks means he has to wash his feet each day when he comes home, spray his shoes, etc. (or whatever you decide will best manage the stink).  He can choose which is more important to him - no socks or his free time after he gets home from school.

Of course there are some things kids don't get a choice on that are more important.  Also sometimes they do get a choice and there are no consequences.  However, this is the perfect opportunity for him to learn this lesson.  I would see it for the great teaching moment that it is.      [/quote]

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