Well I have girls, but they are girls that do like to get dirty. Of course, our life is on and around the farm so good boots got wet and dirty all the time. I suppose, I am a mother who feels a little wet or dirt never hurt. Had those been kids at my house, I may have asked your son how his mother would feel about him being out in the rain with his good school clothes on and offered him a change. Depending on his answer, I probably wouldn't have given it another moment's thought. On one hand you say your son doesn't have many friends, on the other when he does have a chance to make some, you criticize innocent bonding behavior. Really, be glad a parent was there even if it was only to supervise. That's more than a lot of kids have these days. I understand the issue with the shoes, but you gotta choose your battles wisely.
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