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To be mildly embarrassed by my 10-year-old’s summer fashion choices?

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YourRubyUser · 12/07/2025 14:24

My husband's son is 10 and flat out refuses to go barefoot which I can live with at home. The real issue is that he insists on wearing ankle socks with his sandals when we're out. He’s quite tall for his age, and honestly, it looks a bit silly!

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Caramelty · 12/07/2025 14:27

😆 my six year old does this and yanks his socks up to his calves!

I share your slight embarrassment but it’s pretty cool that he’s got a strong enough character to dress the way he wants at age ten!

This will be the trait that saves him from following the pack in future years. Let him have his socks.

tardiz · 12/07/2025 14:26

Lots of boys (and girls) do this as fashion! I see so many socks/ sliders combos! If he is comfy does it matter?

SilverBlue56 · 12/07/2025 14:26

Leave him alone. What he wears is nothing to do with you.