I can't get her to stop, she has been doing it her whole life and even with 100x a day reminders from family and even family friends she still continues do walk on her tiptoes. I try to make her wear shoes as much as possible but as soon as the shoes come off she's on tiptoes again. Does anyone know why a child would do this? Could this be damage her feet in the long run? Any thoughts on how to make her stop?
Thanks
2007-03-16 10:51:48 · 17 answers · asked by Petra 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I bet Her grandmother and aunt and all her cousins do it.if you really watch a bet you do it?
2007-03-16 11:30:01 · answer #1 · answered by superwomen 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm`13 and I walk on my tiptoes. I have ever since I can remember. It won't hurt her in the long run either. It will actually give her better balence my mom and dad were worried to me to the doctor and the doc said it wasfine. Don't worry about 'er she'll be fine.....
Ms_A-Rod
2007-03-16 13:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. A-Rod 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Walking on tiptoe is not generally a behavioral issue but a medical one and yes it can cause problems with her feet, toes and legs by shortening the calf muslce and lenthening the achilles tendon. Children who walk on tiptoe can have other problems. There can be a connection to learning disabilities or neurological issues. Have you ever discussed this with her doctor? Check out these links: http://www.mastersofpediatrics.com/cme/cme2005/lecture30_1.asp
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n5_v56/ai_19965775
I would definitely have a talk with her doctor and find out more.
2007-03-16 11:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by MissWong 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Teach your daughter to exercise by walking on her feet not her toes. I'm the same way and my husband gives me exercise that way like maybe 4 times a day walking on my feet. Yes it can make her toes not straight. They'll be curved instead of straight.
2007-03-16 10:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think it will damage her feet. my friend walks on her tiptoes, and so does her dad. i see alot of ppl do it. i do it every once in a while too
2007-03-16 15:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why they do it, but my daughter used to do the same thing. She actually grew out of it. She's 15 now and doesn't do it anymore. I can't really see it causing damage. Ask your family doctor.
2007-03-16 11:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by carq31 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I knew a boy who did that, he had to have surgery because the muscles on the back of his leg weren't long enough so it hurt him to walk on his feet.
2007-03-16 11:16:04 · answer #7 · answered by Tito 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
shes fine but if u really hate it when she does that
then make a certain chart if she goes a day without being on her toes she gets a sticker if she fills out seven of them she gets a treat
2007-03-16 12:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by cheergal4 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a little weird. Maybe you should buy her some ballet slippers and see what happens.
2007-03-17 08:33:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put her in ballet....it's all ABOUT tiptoes there!
2007-03-16 17:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋