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I am too short, and everybody calls me “Shrimp.” I try to eat healthful food, but it doesn’t seem to help at all. Any suggestions? – Shorty

 

I am too tall and look older than I am. I have started my period, and the other girls in my class haven’t. Guys in my class act as if they’re scared of me or something. – Too Tall

 

Dear Short and Tall,

You’re both fine the way you are. Work on accepting your height because you can’t change it. And remember, everyone grows at their own pace. Eventually, short kids stretch a few inches, and tall girls stop growing. I know it’s hard when girls and boys grown at such different rates, but just hang in there! Puberty requires patience.

 

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im very short for my age too... dont worry bout it people think its cute ;)

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by sarahlindsey16 on 8/15/2012 2:03:35 PM

 
 

im 14 years old and only 4'10!!!! im the shortest in my grade and everyone thinks im 11...any advice to becoming more confident about myself?

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by sarahlindsey16 on 8/15/2012 2:01:38 PM

 
 

Well, I'm 12 and 5 foot 6 1/2 ! I get so annoyed when people say"I hate being short....i'm too young looking..."Its soo embarrassing being tall ! And even worse i have big boos! I feel like i should be laughed at every second...i tend to bend my knees when ever i talk to "regular" sized people.I hate it!Once a 15 year old dude asked me out last year!! I was soo sad...i cried right there in front of him, i cried all night because its gonna be like this for ever! Being tall isn't lady like! No guys in my own grade like me! I have guy friends though...But! I cant take this anymore!!!!!!SOME ONE HELP ME!!!!!:'(i FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HATE MYSELF. I know im beautiful on the inside and out but looking at me is like looking at the ceiling! I wish i would just stop growing every where sometimes! I love my body..i just hate what people have to say about it.So once3 again SOMEONE HELP!!!Frown

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by laylycrazyhumor on 8/1/2012 12:53:35 PM

 
 

I'm actually really short, yet I'm the tallest girl in my class. And I feel like a towering giant because most of my friends are really short, and i sit down when i talk to them

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by DramaDudette on 6/29/2012 5:57:45 PM

 
 



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I'm in grade six and I'm about 4 foot 10. I've gotten my period and I'm ok in the upper body but I'm really short. All the girls in my class are tall and beautiful! I'm so jealous! How can I make myself grow...quicker?

 

hey! There's a lot of technology out there, but speeding up growth isn't really part of that yet Smile I understand you're impatient to grow up, but being jealous of your friends isn't going to make growing up easier. My advice is to stay focused on the positives and try not to compare yourself to other people too much. You're beautiful just the way you are!


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