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Daughter won't take her socks off on holiday

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NiftyMember · 20/04/2026 16:41

Hi,

I am going on holiday to Gran Canaria with my eldest daughter in a few weeks time. The weather of course will be quite warm and there's something that bugs me about my daughter when we go on a sunshine holiday. Whatever she is wearing on her feet (sliders, crocs & sandals) she will pair them with socks, even in boiling weather! Personally I am a flip flop and bare feet all day kind of woman. Is anyone else's son or daughter reluctant to take their socks off on holiday or is it just mine? I do worry she will overheat one of these days even at 21 years old. Is there anything I could say to her about this to convince her to ditch the socks?

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Linnende · 28/04/2026 20:31

I wear slides and socks, and I am 64. I did not realise it was a problem. I think people wearing PJ's to the shops is a real concern😂🤦‍♀️

GinaandGin · 22/04/2026 12:34

NiftyMember · 21/04/2026 11:23

I think everyone who has replied to this post has been exceptionally rude.

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Tough

You were being rude and ignorant about your daughter

If ya can't dish it out...

JLou08 · 21/04/2026 18:13

NiftyMember · 21/04/2026 11:23

I think everyone who has replied to this post has been exceptionally rude.

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If you think everyone on a 9 page thread has been rude that must make you realise that it could be you that is the problem.

LiftAndCoast · 21/04/2026 16:52

I'm 40 and have always worn socks with sandals. The horror most of my generation has for it amuses me. Without the socks, I get cuts and blisters on my feet, even in 'comfortable' sandals. Over the years I learned that anyone who thinks I should suffer literal pain to avoid offending their sense of aesthetics is someone whose opinion I do not care for.

In other words, get over it. They're just socks. She can wear what she wants.

(My sensitive feet can't cope with high heels either - something else that my peers used to make a big deal out of - flats at a formal event, the horror! - but young people today don't seem to care much about. Good for them.)

HotChocolateBubbleBath · 21/04/2026 16:34

My ds hated taking his socks off. When he was a shepherd in the school nativity they came out to me in the audience and told me he was kicking up a stink and did I have an idea how to calm him down. I said to let him leave his socks on. Next thing I know he's proudly walking on the little stage doing his bit with his stripey socks firmly in place, with the teacher putting her thumbs up at me, lol. I used to let him paddle with his socks on too, I mean where's the harm?
He's 24 now, so thanks for bringing these happy memories up for me.

catsandpolitics · 21/04/2026 16:30

It's the fashion!

Boomer55 · 21/04/2026 16:24

If she wants to look like a Lib Dem/Green voter, then let her be. 🙄

LazyTiger26 · 21/04/2026 16:22

Several in my family wear socks with sandle abroad it's what there comfy with we aren't all the same you know lol

Arlanymor · 21/04/2026 16:13

NiftyMember · 21/04/2026 11:23

I think everyone who has replied to this post has been exceptionally rude.

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I think the person who posted this thread is exceptionally rude.

You asked, we responded. No one agrees with you.

alpacamonstera · 21/04/2026 15:41

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 21/04/2026 15:38

You are only about the tenth poster to suggest that

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Sorry thread police.

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 21/04/2026 15:38

alpacamonstera · 21/04/2026 15:33

Maybe she has a fungal infection?

You are only about the tenth poster to suggest that

alpacamonstera · 21/04/2026 15:33

Maybe she has a fungal infection?

Holesinmesocks · 21/04/2026 15:00

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 21/04/2026 14:19

Well then good luck to them - they must have very specific desires if they are getting off on this..

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MN has had weirdos of all sorts over the years, the hairy hand brigade lurk quite freely on here. The trick is to report them as soon as you can. Not saying OP is like that, but it's a random thing to worry about - over heating wearing socks in a presumably warm destination.
Now if her d was packing a heavy winter coat, muffler and full on wooly hat and ear muffs OP might have a point of concern. But who is an adult to police what another adult wears anyway?

Allseeingallknowing · 21/04/2026 14:28

OP don’t worry about such a trivial thing!

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 21/04/2026 14:19

Holesinmesocks · 21/04/2026 13:19

Only on Planet MN - how do we know this isn't a foot fetish weirdo?

Well then good luck to them - they must have very specific desires if they are getting off on this..

KimberleyClark · 21/04/2026 14:15

Gymnopedie · 21/04/2026 12:41

Or maybe not everyone finds bare feet in sandals, crocs, sliders comfortable?

Some sandals I can manage, but not crocs or sliders.

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I can’t stand anything with a toe post but anything else I am fine with. I’m lucky my feet are healthy, no fungus or verruca, no bunions (pay off for favouring comfy shoes in my youth) and I like wearing sandals in the summer.

Holesinmesocks · 21/04/2026 13:19

Only on Planet MN - how do we know this isn't a foot fetish weirdo?

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 21/04/2026 13:16

Holesinmesocks · 21/04/2026 13:12

That is true but how many peeps in their mid 30's would worry about over heating in a pair of socks ?? It IS the sort of thing a much older person would say, and I say that as an older person. It would enter my head to say something so daft.🙄
Op has had a drubbing and to be fair brought it on themselves.

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Thinking that isn’t age specific though. Some people think and say stupid shit, regardless of age

Holesinmesocks · 21/04/2026 13:12

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 21/04/2026 08:40

Lovely bit of ageism there. Someone with a 21 yo could feasibly be any age from mid 30s.

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That is true but how many peeps in their mid 30's would worry about over heating in a pair of socks ?? It IS the sort of thing a much older person would say, and I say that as an older person. It would enter my head to say something so daft.🙄
Op has had a drubbing and to be fair brought it on themselves.

TinselAngel · 21/04/2026 13:09

NiftyMember · 21/04/2026 11:23

I think everyone who has replied to this post has been exceptionally rude.

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I said have you asked her why? How is that rude?

Gymnopedie · 21/04/2026 12:41

MoonWoman69 · 21/04/2026 11:59

It's obviously very weird. Maybe she has an issue with her nails or feet and she's embarrassed? Have you mentioned it to her and what does she say?
Unless she discloses why, then I think it's just something you're going to have to accept.

Or maybe not everyone finds bare feet in sandals, crocs, sliders comfortable?

Some sandals I can manage, but not crocs or sliders.

wishingonastar101 · 21/04/2026 12:10

Has she tried therapy?

CaptainMyCaptain · 21/04/2026 12:05

NiftyMember · 21/04/2026 11:23

I think everyone who has replied to this post has been exceptionally rude.

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Because you are being ridiculous telling your 21 year old what to wear.

KimberleyClark · 21/04/2026 12:04

Mumtobabyhavoc · 21/04/2026 00:28

21?

www.huffpost.com/entry/gen-z-wont-let-anyone-see-their-feet-heres-why-goog_l_67647166e4b0dfa0ebcd9a95/amp

Do Gen Z go swimming in socks then?

MoonWoman69 · 21/04/2026 11:59

It's obviously very weird. Maybe she has an issue with her nails or feet and she's embarrassed? Have you mentioned it to her and what does she say?
Unless she discloses why, then I think it's just something you're going to have to accept.