this girl in my class thinks im so cute because i am 4'10 and most every1 else in 7th grade is 5'2.....everything i do she says "OH THATS SO CUTE!!!" its ANNOYING!!!i also get called "elf" and some1 has even said to me "not every1 taller than you is tall..." How can i avoid this???How can i deal with it all?
2007-02-12 16:08:31 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
people lso say "if the hat fits wear it" in response to "elf"...also is there a way to get takker?
2007-02-12 16:23:23 · update #1
i meant taller...sorry bout the messup....
2007-02-12 16:24:44 · update #2
also im half Filipina,and half irish,welsh,hawaiian...well im a mutt......
2007-02-20 10:26:43 · update #3
Well, instead of everyone thinking you are cute, you could be hideously deformed and everyone could back away from you in horror.
When you consider the alternatives, being cute is not so bad.
2007-02-12 16:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋
I'm in 7th grade and I'm 5'5''... obviously I've never had to deal with this.
If you think ur short, my friend is 4'5'' and in MY CLASS! She weighs about sixty pounds and wears a size 2 in shoes! She has to wear about a size medium in children's! She does get teased sometimes about her height, but she is confident and just laughs.
Next time someone says that 'oh that's so cute' say 'that's how I get all the boys' and laugh. Next time some one calls you an elf say 'that's quite possible... I mean my ears are sort of pointy...' and then laugh. Make a joke out of it.
The main thing is that you have to act mature and confident (and make jokes when people tease you), so that people really don't think you're a little kid. If you act tall, you'll seem tall.
2007-02-13 06:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but I kind of laugh at your situation because I was just the same in the 7th grade, albeit I was a little taller, I'm stuck at 5'2" now (and I'm turning 17 this year).
You see in the 7th grade, I slept really late, drank a lot of caffeine and basically stunted my growth, what helps you grow is proper sleep (you'll understand when you learn it in Biology in high school).
An interesting fact you should know, short people live longer because tall peoples' hearts have to work harder to pump blood through out the body. Also, tall people would have more muscle which gives the heart more reason to pump harder.
Everyone'll grow out of it, it's okay believe me. I hate pink and well in the 7th grade, my class used to make fun of me and call me the pink power ranger, believe me, I'd prefer an elf over that.
Next time they throw a response like "OH THAT'S SO CUTE!!!" just go "I know, cuter than you can ever imagine to be." Or if they call you elf just go "well you're freakishly tall" or "I'll live longer than you" or simply tell them "grow up, you're in the 7th grade." That'll get them to back off =).
2007-02-12 19:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by cyn1c4l 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LUCKY!!!! I am sooo tall and I HATE it!!!!!! Maybe you'll have a growth spurt, maybe you won't. If it bothers you that much, just ask her to stop. But this whole "cute" thing, will eventually come to your advantage if you don't have a growth spurt. Because, in High School, GUYS will be saying that. My best friend is short (probably 4'11) and we're in HS. All the guys always go, "awww she's so cute." It gets hard to be tall. I mean, do you REALLY want a guy who's SHORTER than you? If you're short, EVERY guy is perfect for your height and you'll make LOTS of friends. Life gives you lemons, make lemonade. (I kind of hate that saying, but it fits here LOL)
2007-02-20 14:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we all grow in our own time. People say things about other people. It's just life. Most people are made fun of in their life. It doesn't matter if you are short are tall. People look for reasons to pick on people. No one is perfect. The trick is to not let them get to you. People pick on people because of their own insecurities. The more it gets too u. The more powerful they feel. Does height really matter? True friends don't leave because height. Height does not make you any smarter, or more powerful. Height doesn't make you who you are. Think about the good qualities you have. It hurts sometimes. Still, why focus on bad things others say about you? Focus on good things.You can always talk to someone. Besides, you are still growing. You still have a few growth spurts to go. You might grow up to be taller than the people that pick on you.
2007-02-12 17:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by unknown 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how old you are as I am English and we use different terms to you.when my son was in year 8 (12 years old he was 5' exactly quite a bit smaller than his peers, by the age of 15 he was 6'1" he is now 6' 3"so don't give up you have plenty of time.you will continue to grow throughout puberty.In the meantime you could show that your proud to be a little smaller and suggest all the best things come in little packages. good luck and try not to worry so much.
2007-02-20 02:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by ǝuoʎʞɔɐʍ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make yourself really cute if someone keeps calling you 'cute'. Buy clothes that are obviously size 2 or whatever - and watch your weight. There are lots of movie stars who are short (guys and girls) but they keep themselves in shape and it only works to their advantage. Start doing all that work on yourself now and it will pay off now and later. Maybe some people will still tease you later but there will a great balance in your favor - more people will think you are hot than not! Good luck!
2007-02-18 15:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by kathyw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be glad you are so adorable. I always wanted to be tiny SO BADLY!!! Instead I am 5ft 6in and weigh 160 pounds. I am not way fat, but definitely overweight. But I have learned to be OK with who I am and the way I look. I am working on loosing some weight, but I don't let it get me down anymore. Just focus on what you like about yourself. Change things you can, and try to accept the things you can't. Just ignore the comments people make that bother you, maybe they will quit if they don't get a reaction from you.
2007-02-20 09:43:46 · answer #8 · answered by Sari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this girl is a friend of yours, take her aside and explain to her that you'd rather she didn't make these comments anymore because it makes you feel self-conscious.
If she's not really a friend at all, then don't be afraid to stand up for yourself. Next time she starts in with it, just say, "Enough already! It's getting old. Don't you have anything better to obsess about?" Believe me, she'll think twice about embarassing you next time.
And don't worry about your height, sweetie. Just remember that everyone is different and it would be a really boring place if we were all the same. Good luck!
2007-02-12 16:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so short that my eleven year old twins are taller than I am. I was 4'10 at seventeen, and now at 48 I am 5'1. Excercise and stretch your spine, stand tall and be proud. I have always dated men that were very very tall as I always felt big....even though I am tiny. You are what you are, no choice there....deal with it and love every minute of it. People like to tease....so what? They are just having fun and you can TOO!!!!!
2007-02-20 05:14:36 · answer #10 · answered by Kimberlee Ann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Being cute isn't so bad! And if it really bothers you, just tell people that you don't like them teasing you because of your height. Say it with a straight face, so that they know you're serious.
u should come 2 hawaii.... every1 is short here =D
2007-02-20 07:25:48 · answer #11 · answered by lululola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋