Hey i have a 14 year old son. He is a freshman in high school. He has delayed puberty which runs in our family and his doctor says he will develop normally. The problem is his peers constantly tease him... he gets teased about his high voice and short height, and lack of body hair. it really makes him feel bad. After PE they change in the locker rooms and guys make really mean comments about his small penis. They single him out and it really bothers him.
How can i help him with this issue?
2007-11-12 07:24:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Pull him out of PE and put him in some class that doesn't require undressing in front of peers.
TX Mom
2007-11-12 07:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just tell him that they are wrong and when they make comments like that tell him some good comebacks or have a male in his life talk to him. They only make fun of him bc they're self concious about their own penis's. I wouldn't pull him out of PE or have him change in a different area bc then they will make fun of him for that too, just tell him to ignore the comments, they only do it bc it bothers him, once it doesn't bother him I think they'll lay off some. And from a high school (senior) girls point of view, I would rather be with a guy who has a small penis than some arogant *** who makes fun of someone for having a small penis. And since they're freshman, i'm sure they don't have much room to talk. This too shall pass, don't let it crush his self esteem. Good Luck
2007-11-12 15:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 17 and believe me, penis jokes go on forever, its not the end of the world.
The worst thing you could do is help.
then he will just get made fun of for being more of a "baby"
he probably doesnt feel to good that his mom thinks he has a small one either. sry just sayin.
Keep him in PE, but teach him to be quick on his feet with his mouth (like comebacks), (gay jokes usually work)
and then back it up with some kind of fighting skill.
solution not perfect but better than u pulling him out of PE and him getting made fun of for being a momma's boy.
2007-11-12 18:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Bosox fan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He may be able to rush things along a small amount by engaging in a lot of physical activity. Your body does develop
on its own schedule, but a lot of activity can help move it along a little faster.
2007-11-12 16:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i dont think you can pull him out of phys. ed cause in some places its required to graduate. and about the teasing YOU shouldnt do anything. he will just get teased more for running to his mom. dont worry about him he will grow up and he will be fine. but for now have him ignore it and make sure he sticks with his friends
2007-11-12 15:38:28 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your son to tell the teacher...but also you have to make him feel ok about it too...don't make him feel like your not saying anything to him because you agree with the other kids..just tell him everyday before school " don't listen to them today...they don't understand your situation..and I love you no matter what..so just have a good day " Tell him that one day he will fit in with the others kids..he just grows slower!
Good Luck
2007-11-12 17:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by ipod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt think it was a requirement to take off your underwear while changing in PE...maybe have him wear underwear?
2007-11-12 17:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by Alex. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋