Yes, i know, little person. But.. i'm just curious.. My fathers side of the family was short but not terribly small. I am 4'8 and 17, am i just really short? I'm proportional as well. I'm not considered a 'legal little person' am I? I am often called a midget jokingly.. and sometimes not ._. .
2007-11-12 07:43:36 · 14 answers · asked by Raven 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I am 5'3 and they say I am short. I like being short. I don't have to worry about finding pants long enough, just short enough, but I go to petite. My oldest daughter is almost 33 and she is 4' 11, and very petite, sometime has to ear out of girls clothes, but she is so cute and proportioned so well.
You are fine, especially if you are proportioned good enough.
Don't worry about it. People always have something to say. if you are fat, skinny, tall, or short and other. I love the fact that most guys are taller than us and we dont have to worry about that. It is kinda nice to have them look down at you and make you feel more girly amd woman like.====
2007-11-12 08:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by lana s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I found on the Little People of America site:
Little People of America (LPA) defines dwarfism as a medical or genetic condition that usually results in an adult height of 4'10" or shorter, among both men and women, although in some cases a person with a dwarfing condition may be slightly taller than that.
The article further explains about proportionate short people.
"In some circles, a midget is the term used for a proportionate dwarf. However, the term has fallen into disfavor and is considered offensive by most people of short stature. The term dates back to 1865, the height of the "freak show" era, and was generally applied only to short-statured persons who were displayed for public amusement, which is why it is considered so unacceptable today.
Hey...good things come in small packages!
2007-11-12 08:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by evamariehoople 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend is 14 and 4'7" but I don't know if she is legally considered a midget yet.
2007-11-12 07:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by I'm Just Me ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a "legal midget." You don't have the medical condition of dwarfism.
You're just short.
2007-11-12 07:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you haven't gotten a Little persons license, then you ain't legal.
2007-11-12 09:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its under 4 ft that you are considered that "legally " lol
2007-11-12 07:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by gm 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm 4'10 and I'm 13. I'm considered short
2007-11-12 07:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agree with callahan.
2007-11-12 07:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No my friend's mom is only 4'7. [She is Hispanic though and that is why. My grandpa was only 5'2 and he was a guy!]
2007-11-12 08:25:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u could provide a picture, that might be easier to see.
but, your right if your in proportion, you should ask a doctor or somebody who would know. :)
2007-11-12 07:47:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋