I am the tallest girl in my class and people tease me, how do i make it stop?

Question

I am the tallest person in my class this year every time i walk past some one they say," Oh no! Here comes the giraffe, watch out" I dont like it at all, how do i make it stop?

Answer 1

If you refuse to respond to them, they will often stop just because they think they are not getting a rise out of you anymore.

However, if they don't stop, who cares! Stand tall and proud of who you are. Whatever you do, don't slouch to make yourself look shorter, because tall girls who slouch are obvious and look insecure. Hold yourself tall, and be someone they can look up to, both in stature and personality!

Answer 2

I agree with the others. Your tallness is something that makes you stand out and sure they may tease you for it, but why would you want to be the same as them anyway (tall is beautiful, look at some of the top models in the world today).

I know it is difficult (I was also singled out for torment when I was at school) but PLEASE do try to turn the other cheek and ignore them. Once they see that they are not getting to you they will eventually give up and leave you alone.

I wish you all the best of luck.

PS. As for the giraffe comment, remember, giraffes see the lions long before the hyenas.

Answer 3

Unfortunately there's no "good" way to make this stop happening.

If everyone knows you'll beat up everyone who makes any sort of comment, it'll stop. But that's not a good solution because you'll get into trouble for fighting.

If you complain to the teacher every time it happens, people will get in trouble. But that's not a good solution because you'll quickly have no friends.

Having friends who went through school as the tallest person in class (he stopped growing at 6 foot 11) I know he just stopped listening to people who did that, and they eventally stopped doing it. He just had a group of friends that he hung around with, and everyone else didn't matter. And who teases friends about things as silly as height, which you have no controll over.

Just keep in mind that there are very few supermodels under 5 feet, and that some of them make more money in a year than some of the people who tease you will make in their lifetime.

Answer 4

I've been through the same thing! I was the tallest girl in my class a couple of years, and they did make fun of me too! One time I ran into a tree branch and hit my head, where as other people went right under it. (but that's besides the point) The point is, is that sooner or later, everyone is going to grow. Guys are soon gonna be taller than you, and girls will too! Just wait and see. I used to hate being tall, but now I'm the middle highthed one, and I let everyone else find out that they have to hit their heads on trees! LOL. But, seriously, wait it out. You won't always be the tallest one!

Answer 5

Being tall is a good thing. Tell your classmates that with your height, you could become the future fashion model. What could they be? Often, people make fun of others because they're overly envious, and envy can lead to jealousy. Don't listen to them, you're not a giraffe. Once they reach a certain age, they will WISH to have your height. Besides, most guys like tall girls, especially those with long legs. You should walk tall and be proud of yourself. If you don't make a big deal of it, they will soon get bored and stop. Maybe you could even thank them for the attention they're giving you. Show them that you ENJOY the attention and that they're actually doing you a favor. You gotta play reverse psychology.

Answer 6

I'm 5'10 and i was always the tallest in my class and i felt insecure about it but when i got a little older i noticed that being tall isn't always a bad thing and i told myself i'd rather be tall anyday than be a short ***. You just need a little confidence and to think "so what if i'm tall there's nothing i can do about it". Tall ppl get more attention from the men anyway ;) Just ignor what ppl say when you walk on by and at the same time you could always step on them as you go. See it's not so bad being tall!

Answer 7

Be proud of who you are as a person....Sometimes kids who are insecure about themselves,join with the crowd and say things to hurt other people.Somehow this makes them feel better about themselves. I know this sounds impossible to do, but when someone calls you giraffe, etc. "SMILE" If they think it doesn't bother you, they will eventually stop.
I have a niece who went through the same thing when she was in school. I wish you could see her now!!! She walks so graceful and holds her head up high. She is 6' tall, and gorgeous... When she enters a room, people stare because she is so beautiful... Think positve Honey...... Oh, by the way, she wears heels sometimes, and looks even more gorgeous....

Answer 8

Don't let it get to you. I was once the tallest girl in school too. And I know exactly what your saying. But did you know? All Miss America's and Miss USA's and Beauty Queens are the tall ones? Being tall has it's advantages. As you get older and gain weight, it won't show on you like it will on the short woman. Stand tall, shoulders back and walk with pride. Being tall is a good thing.

Answer 9

1. Ignore it. (I know it's hard to do, but that's the cure.) If you ignore it, it takes all of the fun out of it for those who are teasing you.

2. You don't say how old you are, but I would assume you are about 11-14 years old since that is when girls get their growth spurt (and much sooner than boys, so it makes it even more noticeable.) If that's the case, you and your classmates will outgrow this situation -- maybe before the school year is over.

3. Just smile and say something like "Don't worry, you will grow up, too -- some day! Maybe I will wait for you."

Answer 10

You don't. What you do is stroll down the hall and smile - and wave - at those who are doing the teasing. Dress well and stand tall. Keep smiling and develop a great personality, and then, try this to those who are teasing. Choose something of theirs to compliment. Their clothing, their shoes, their hairstyle. You can say, "Yes, I am quite tall, aren't I. I know you have been noticing it. But what I have been noticing is the great way you wear your hair. It looks terrific." Now, they may try to keep teasing for a while longer, but if you reply EVERY time with the above or something similarly positive, the teasing will eventually subside, and any individual who continues it, will soon start to be ridiculed. Try it and see.

Answer 11

hey ım a man ım tall too and ım very happy for that,but think about that as u are the one in the class there is nobody like u in the class, right?there is a moon ,a sun , When they tease u, accept their ideas but then thease u with them.If u are a giraffe they are a mouse, a mole or anythnk little thing but dont forget say to them that u didnt be animal,and how many people know them but most people know u even though they dont ur name they know u are different evrybody is short on the world but less people is tall like u .soon they wont say like that