Everyone thinks my 9 year old daughter looks 6 years old?

Question

She's pretty small for her age about 48inches I don't know her weight,but I been told from other people she looks about 6 which is a good compliment.Do you think she would have my genes,cause I'm 29,and petite as well,and been told from other people I look young for my age?

Answer 1

girl usually resemble their mothers so if you are shorter and skinny then she will probably follow you (although sometimes they can be like their fathers as well). She will have a growth spurt coming soon but I would say that at 48" tall she will be very petite. As long as she is growing and healthy that is all that matters. I did go to school with a girl who was very petite and she looked a lot younger than the rest of us, he mom was also smaller and she has a daughter now that is smaller. I think fullgrown she is about 5'3" now.

Answer 2

I was that girl. At 9 and 10, most guessed my age at 6 or so. I am very very small and so are both my parents. Nothing weird or anything. My mom is 5'6" and about 130 lbs, and my dad is 5'5" and about 130 lbs too. I am now 23 years old and i get a lot of weird looks. I am 12 weeks along with my 3rd child and most people i run into give me the "you're such a great big sister" or "wow, what a babysitter" When they hear I'm the mom their jaws drop cause they think i am 16 or so. I am 5'0" and without being pregnant have never broken 100 lbs. No big deal. As long as your girl is healthy and happy you shouldn't worry. It's irritating when you are a teenager and everyone thinks your 10 or so, but the teenage years are crappy for everyone in a different way. Just tell people, "she's 9, isn't she so wonderful?" and you will get past this. Make sure your daughter doesn't base any of her self-worth on her size or appearance and you should be fine.

Answer 3

From what i have read it seems that he is upset and distraught about the whole situation, and i do believe that this is normal behaviour for a child in this situation (i have seen similar cases). I think that you should also make sure that you try to bond with him too and have some alone time, and not only his dad because it is also important for him to learn to gain your trust and know that you truly want the best for him and that you do care for him. I think that he is probably upset also due to the fact that he might be feeling that he wasn't good enough for his biological mum, he might be thinking that she left because he wasn't worthy enough for her (im not sure because i don't know the full story), but children often feel like this when one parent has left them. Make sure he knows how special he is, everyday try and find one thing that you really like about him, it might have been something really nice he did that day such as helping his little brother find a leggo piece or the way he treated someone, any compliment that you can think of and think really hard about it, because i am sure that this will help him, i have seen this work :) Make clear rules: make sure he knows exactly what is expected of him. sit down with your husband, his grandma and the baby-sitter and set some ground rules. make them very clear and precise, write them on two large poster (one for the grandma's house and one for yours), place it where he can see and read it. Sit him down, go through each rule, so that he now knows what he is expected to do. If he does not obey the rules (same goes for the other children), continue with the following: Discipline: make sure the babysitter, grandma, husband and yourself do this and do so for all the children (maybe not your 6 month old haha). I wouldn't suggest getting him to write out lines, spanking him or putting him in his room because that doesn't seem to have much effect. Chose a chair, this will be the "time out" spot. 1. if he disobeys a rule, give him a clear warning and only ONCE, DONT KEEP REPEATING IT 2. if he continues, take him by the arm, firm grip but not too hard, and place him one the chair, get down to his eye level and tell him the exact reason why he has been put here 3. put on the timer for 9 mins (age), he will with out a doubt try to get away, but stick with it, DO NOT TALK TO HIM, if he leaves the spot, don't get mad, say nothing, take him by the arm, place him back, continue until he stays DO NOT GIVE UP it only means he has won if you do. 4. once he has done his 9 mins, get down to eye level and tell him again why he was put there, make it clear, ask him to say sorry 5. give him a hug Try do one family activity at least once a month, it will help you bond. I would say the most important thing is that you stay CALM and composted as hard as it is and i know how frustrating it can be, just hold it in, try not to scream because that will only make him want to scream too. Take it slow because this will take time, i am sure that things will get better :) I wish you all the best for the future :)

Answer 4

I have that same problem. I am a sophomore in high school and am 5'0. People think I am 12. At restaurants I get asked if I want children's menus. I have some older friends who are seniors and they always tease me and ask if I'm old enough to be in high school. I look so young, that I pass for Judy Garland, when I have my hair like Dorothy and a bunch of guys told me I looked cute like that. I guess it pays off or we will see in a few weeks at the homecoming dance if it did.

Answer 5

Of the millions of kids out there--each of them develops differently--genes are a part of it. Some 9 year olds look 16, what are you going to do?? That is life

Answer 6

I dont think being told a 9 year old looks 6 is a good compliment. If you are petite and you are the mother than she mostly likely will grow up the same way, unless she is more like her father's side. What exactly is your question? Are you doubting you are the mother?

Answer 7

Girls get many traits from there moms so if you are small she has a good chance of being small. But dont worry my 9 year old sister is only 50 inches. Good Luck =]

Answer 8

im the same way im 19 almost 20 and well i get told im 16 all the time when i was younger they used to think my brother that was 3 years younger and i were twins
just be happy she isn't sick she will like it lookin younger when shes like 30 atleast that is what i keep gettin told
good luck!

Answer 9

If your daughter is healthy and acts her age and has seen your doctor---I'm betting that everything is just fine.
Just tell her not to let the other children treat her like a dolly !

Answer 10

Hey be happy it is nice to always feel and look young. Take it from me i look 10 years younger. I thank the Lord for my looks. so your daughter and you are lucky. So take the compliment and be happy.