How tall are your DC?

jingle · Post by **jingle** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:07 am

My nephew has the opposite problem. He is and always has been very tall and now at 19 is 6ft 6. Growing up he has always been very self concious about his height and has said he was teased about it a great deal at school.Another nephew had terrible problems with other kids about his very red hair culminating in him having to change schools after being bullied badly.
Seems a shame there is pressure on children to look like everyone else.

Cats12 · Post by **Cats12** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:13 am

is there any link between foot size and height? DD (12yrs) feet same size as mine already and nearly as tall (above ave), but maybe it's just early growth, whereas boys' growth spurts (feet and height) seem to be later - i think

2togo · Post by **2togo** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:33 am

Cats12

Foot size & height: my brother is a broad & beefy 6' 5'' but his feet are only a size 8. It's a wonder that he doesn't topple over!

Amber · Post by **Amber** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:51 pm

He is and always has been very tall and now at 19 is 6ft 6

I wonder if I am the only stupid person to misread that as 'he has always been very tall and is now 19ft 6. I thought, 'gosh, that is tall...'

Looking for help · Post by **Looking for help** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:11 pm

No that is how I read it too

Cats12 · Post by **Cats12** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:22 pm

No, I read it as he is 19 and is 6ft 6. You prob v fast readers and skimmed over it

Amber · Post by **Amber** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:23 pm

Cats12 wrote:No, I read it as he is 19 and is 6ft 6. You prob v fast readers and skimmed over it

I feel suitably chastised.

My way was funnier though.

Cats12 · Post by **Cats12** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:26 pm

I may be an accurate reader but v slow - as my daughter keeps telling me

Kesi68 · Post by **Kesi68** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:47 pm

Hi
My daughter is 11 years 6 months , 127cm tall and weighs 3 stone 11, which puts her on 0.4th centile, where she has always been.
She will be starting high school in September and by law, will still be required to use a booster seat! How embarassing! Lucky her birthday is mid September, as once 12 years old she doesnt need to use one!!!

jingle · Post by **jingle** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:45 pm

Yes, have just re-read my post and have phrased it a bit weirdly

Was in a hurry when I wrote it. He is tall but not quite the 19ft giant you were imagining

Not sure but weirdly may also be spelt wrong!