I'd actually buy into the "no flip-flops" rule. Flip-flops belong on the beach or in the shower, but for running around and such they don't protect the feet.
As far as the rest goes, if parents want to protect their kids, put the X-Box in the trash compactor and tell them to go play outside. Or don't buy one in the first place, which was my approach.
We are the other freak family without video games! Glad to know there is another.
My next-door neighbor is from Egypt, refugee Catholic, he says; mows the lawn (now and then), never wears shoes except to go to work.
Every rime I see him outside, the first thing I do is count his toes.