Bragging about tall kids

[Anonymous]

Seeing yet another boastful social media post about how tall little Johnny is, how much he’s grown, how big his feet are at only 13 etc etc

Being tall isn’t something to brag about. It just happens. I’m tall too and it’s not an achievement.

Short kids, especially boys are overlooked and often literally pushed out of the way by the taller kids, who frankly are only taller most of the time because they went through puberty earlier.

Look down on my 5’4” 15 year old now, but he’ll be taller than most of you when he does grow. What does it get you to determine a pecking order based on height during teen years?! Is it really something to brag about? Wouldn’t it be better if Johnny was kind? Isn’t that more worthy of a brag?

[Anonymous]

bragging about kindness is bragging too....so should we just not talk at all about others? thats why we can talk about the weather-and the humidity is not much to talk about either

[Anonymous]

I have a fully grown son who is 5'5" and I'll be the first to tell you that you're overreacting, OP.

Parents are awed by the growth spurts on some kids! That's all. Some people grow in little bits and dribbles, and others just have one huge growth spurt (that can come with scoliosis and other issues). Those take you by surprise and it's understandable that parents would post about it, since they Insta their entire lives

[Anonymous]

Take a deep breath. People are not "bragging" that their kids grew, they usually are just in kind of shock. And you yourself are putting value on height with "he’ll be taller than most of you when he does grow"

[Anonymous]

Get a grip, OP

[Anonymous]

Touchy much?

Way over reacting, OP.

[Anonymous]

I’m sad my 12 year old is already taller than me and yes, we remark on his height bc it’s shocking how quickly he’s growing. I also comment on how quickly my hair grows, which I guess might offend you if your hair grows slowly, but I find it to be a royal pita bc I have to color it much more frequently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Take a deep breath. People are not "bragging" that their kids grew, they usually are just in kind of shock. And you yourself are putting value on height with "he’ll be taller than most of you when he does grow"

Some are absolutely bragging.

[Anonymous]

I brag about my kid’s height. Because if I brag that he is kind, people work to put him down. If I brag that he is smart, people try to undermine him or accuse me of exaggerating.

His height is a fact no one can dispute. So that’s what I mention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seeing yet another boastful social media post about how tall little Johnny is, how much he’s grown, how big his feet are at only 13 etc etc

Being tall isn’t something to brag about. It just happens. I’m tall too and it’s not an achievement.

Short kids, especially boys are overlooked and often literally pushed out of the way by the taller kids, who frankly are only taller most of the time because they went through puberty earlier.

Look down on my 5’4” 15 year old now, but he’ll be taller than most of you when he does grow. What does it get you to determine a pecking order based on height during teen years?! Is it really something to brag about? Wouldn’t it be better if Johnny was kind? Isn’t that more worthy of a brag?

Huh? Aren't you being boastful about the same thing now? So weird!

If you have to be boastful, boast about your education and skills. Boast about the success you have earned through merit. Boast about creating a healthy and intact family. Boast about having a functional and united extended family. Boast about how you contribute to a just society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seeing yet another boastful social media post about how tall little Johnny is, how much he’s grown, how big his feet are at only 13 etc etc

Being tall isn’t something to brag about. It just happens. I’m tall too and it’s not an achievement.

Short kids, especially boys are overlooked and often literally pushed out of the way by the taller kids, who frankly are only taller most of the time because they went through puberty earlier.

Look down on my 5’4” 15 year old now, but he’ll be taller than most of you when he does grow. What does it get you to determine a pecking order based on height during teen years?! Is it really something to brag about? Wouldn’t it be better if Johnny was kind? Isn’t that more worthy of a brag?

You seem like a tool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I brag about my kid’s height. Because if I brag that he is kind, people work to put him down. If I brag that he is smart, people try to undermine him or accuse me of exaggerating.

His height is a fact no one can dispute. So that’s what I mention.

Yes, his height is quantifiable. I also boast about my kids SAT scores, NMS status, perfect GPA, number of APs, research publications, internships, merit money. Indisputable and satisfying.

[Anonymous]

I’m not bragging about his feet so much as looking for sympathy. Size 14 shoes are hard to find in stores and expensive AF.

And as a PP said, he’s just really freaking tall. It’s an objective fact. And your son may be kinder or smarter than him, but he’s definitely not going to be taller than him.

You’re the one making a big deal out of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m not bragging about his feet so much as looking for sympathy. Size 14 shoes are hard to find in stores and expensive AF.

And as a PP said, he’s just really freaking tall. It’s an objective fact. And your son may be kinder or smarter than him, but he’s definitely not going to be taller than him.

You’re the one making a big deal out of it.

How old is your kid? And how tall? Kids who are 5’5” at 15 and delayed can end up tall. Especially if they have tall parents as OP indicated. My 6’4” brother is a case in point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I brag about my kid’s height. Because if I brag that he is kind, people work to put him down. If I brag that he is smart, people try to undermine him or accuse me of exaggerating.

His height is a fact no one can dispute. So that’s what I mention.

It’s great that he’s kind. So many tall kids are a-holes.