I am going to the 8th grade next year (I am a boy, 13, almost 14). I am 5'9" and 132 lbs. Am I too skinny and short? All my friends claim to be 6'.
will all the girls hate me now? just nervous for school, 'cause it starts soon.
2006-08-12 14:58:29 · 37 answers · asked by Arrigist 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well kiddo, you're still a GROWING boy! Boys don't get their full height untill they are about eighteen and some don't stop growing untill they are twenty!
5'9" is just fine for a guy your age. And 132 pounds is nice and healthy. When my husband was about your age, maybe a bit older he was almost 6' 2" and weighed about 135 pounds. And that dear boy is SKINNY. You're FINE. Okay. Just fine!
Now, look at your father and other adult male relatives. By looking at them you'll get a good idea of how tall you might grow to. My husband's father was about 5' 10" tall and my husband and two of his brothers are almost 6'2" like he is. His younger brother is about 5' 10" tall. Their uncles are all about 5'10 -6' tall.
Don't worry about the eighth grade girls. Many will be taller than you, but that's because girls get their adult height earlier than you boys. You may be shorter than many of the girls, but trust me, you'll catch up by the time you're a senior.
Relax......you'll be just fine.
Oh, and I had a student in my eighth grade English class one year who was a little bitty guy. By the time he was a senior in high school he was taller than me. (I'm 5'9") I never thought that particular young man would end up taller than me.
2006-08-12 15:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude don't be norvous about it! I'm going to 11th grade and I'm 5'7.5" and I weigh 140-145 lbs and no big deal! Many ppl are my height. And now you're only going to 8th grade, so ppl are gonna b jelous of you 'cause you're gonna be one of the tall ppl in your school this year.
Anyway, don't worry no1 is gonna b jelous of you! Just look up and get taller while you can! Oh, and work out alot if you want girls to love ya. K, hope I helped! Enjoy the rest of the summer and goodluck when the schoolyear starts!
2006-08-12 15:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by brother from QG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a little light, but that's not a bad thing and your height is good for your age because you are going to be hitting a growth spurt any second. Your friends may be in the same grade, but could be a tad older. But who cares any way. 5'9 is not short. If a girl hates you because of your height and weight, she isn't worth the worry. Just be yourself, smile, compliment the girls, be nice and don't use 4-letter cuss words just because that seems to be the thing to do. Good luck. The 7th grade was hardest for me, but enjoy every minute of your life, good and bad, and count your blessings. Good luck. You'll do just fine.
2006-08-12 15:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about your physical appearance. If a relationship is worthwhile, a person will like you for who you are and not how you look. I was about your size and about 115 lbs, and I was able to make friends - even with a few girls!
Best wishes in the 8th grade!
2006-08-12 15:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So what if your friends are 6' feet tall? How is your personality, are you nice or a jerk? Do you dress nice or sloppy? Do you eat decently or sloppy? People don't look at height anymore. That's bogus. Boys don't stop growing until they are 17 or 18. Hon, you might end up being a lot taller than your friends in the end.
2006-08-12 15:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a 13 year old girl. It doesn't matter if your short or not and my opinion is that your not short at all. the tallest kid in my school is 5 "8". girls don't hate you if your too short or too tall. they hate you if your a jerk. either that or their preps and you don't want to date/hang out with those kind of people. Just be social.
2006-08-12 15:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by shan_tora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5'9" is average, an 132 pounds is perfect weight for your height. I'm 6 foot, and I'm gonna be a sophomore. All my friends are shorter than me.
You're perfect height and weight. Don't worry.
2006-08-12 15:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
haha, the guy im dating right now (19) is 5'8 and like 135 lbs, and we were talking about middle school and stuff and he said he didnt even hit 5'0 until he went to highschool! you are pretty thin though, you are two inches taller than me, and weigh the same as i do. but its ok, you'll fill out. some chicks like thin dudes anyway! generally, unless they are stuck up and shallow, girls go for personality and romantic-ness way over looks and height.
2006-08-12 15:05:11 · answer #8 · answered by think1ill2start3a4new.life 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not too short. You may be on the skinny side, but atleast you are not over weight. Don't worry, you'll be fine. And no, the girls won't hate you. Good Luck.
2006-08-12 15:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by otexasgirlo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont worry you are definitly not too short. i am a 15 year old girl going into 10th grade and 5'6'' most of my guy friends are the same height as you or just a bit taller. and no the girls wont hate you:)
2006-08-12 15:02:28 · answer #10 · answered by cead91 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋