Son bummed about looking young for his age

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

Pot meet kettle.
Look upthread at your punctuation errors, hypocrite. No periods at the end of numerous sentences. No commas where needed, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

NP.
Not relevant which shows you are desperate. Check your posts and make the corrections.

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

Pot meet kettle.
Look upthread at your punctuation errors, hypocrite. No periods at the end of numerous sentences. No commas where needed, etc.

Awww touched a nerve huh Massy ? Maybe your reaction to my initial statements is due to a latent desire to regress into your OWN past. The only reason we are having this discussion is that you felt qualified to jump in and present your expertise on MY past lol. It's ok, a lot of babies , like you, are mired in egocentricity.

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Anonymous wrote:The hottest guy at UVA was a short rich Jewish guy. He could get any girl because he was funny and smart.

Trust me, the tall muscular idiots on the football team are doing alright for themselves. Even at a place like UVA

Well I would rather have the smart and funny rich guy.

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

Pot meet kettle.
Look upthread at your punctuation errors, hypocrite. No periods at the end of numerous sentences. No commas where needed, etc.

Awww touched a nerve huh Massy ? Maybe your reaction to my initial statements is due to a latent desire to regress into your OWN past. The only reason we are having this discussion is that you felt qualified to jump in and present your expertise on MY past lol. It's ok, a lot of babies , like you, are mired in egocentricity.

Awww, I touched a nerve huh, shorty?
Maybe you can fix your errors above and your prior posts before correcting others.
Egocentric drama queen.

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

Pot meet kettle.
Look upthread at your punctuation errors, hypocrite. No periods at the end of numerous sentences. No commas where needed, etc.

Awww touched a nerve huh Massy ? Maybe your reaction to my initial statements is due to a latent desire to regress into your OWN past. The only reason we are having this discussion is that you felt qualified to jump in and present your expertise on MY past lol. It's ok, a lot of babies , like you, are mired in egocentricity.

There are no spaces before a sentence ending punctuation mark and/or before commas.

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

Pot meet kettle.
Look upthread at your punctuation errors, hypocrite. No periods at the end of numerous sentences. No commas where needed, etc.

Awww touched a nerve huh Massy ? Maybe your reaction to my initial statements is due to a latent desire to regress into your OWN past. The only reason we are having this discussion is that you felt qualified to jump in and present your expertise on MY past lol. It's ok, a lot of babies , like you, are mired in egocentricity.

Are you the pp who tried to correct someone’s punctuation earlier? Because yours is a train wreck above.

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Anonymous wrote:This is actually a WAY bigger ( pardon the pun) deal than most people think. I was incredibly small in my freshman year of hs, and I looked like an elementary schooler. I was born late in the year, and my parents chose to send me to school early rather than wait a year and send me to school as one of the oldest. I really wish they hadn't done that- I was too small to shine in some of the sports I was good at. I was taunted for being the small guy, and my disposition was such that I couldn't take it lying down so I got into fights. Plus, and I didn't read all of the comments here, but back then kids showered at school and I was mortified that I hadn't hit puberty yet. It sucked. Unfortunately, what can you do? Nature is nature and there is no way to rush it. I will say that as a positive byproduct of this, I got into lifting weights really early and it has become a lifelong pursuit!
Tell the young man to hang in there.

You didn’t look like an elementary age student and your parents didn’t send you early. You looked younger and you were sent on time and not held back liked you wished.

Dang it! I forgot that you are an expert on my life! Of course you are right! I mean, I THOUGHT I looked like an elementary schooler (90 pounds, 5'0) but obviously YOU knew better! I forgot to check with you first! AND , back then parents were given a choice and my parents chose to send me early- or so I and they thought! We forgot that you dictate our reality! Give it a rest you narcissistic Massengill container, I was trying to help someone, you were being you

Your reality is hyperbolic.

Like your ego

Like your dramatics.

Yeah, I figured I would just make up a story. So, while we are at it, I bet your parents were Massengill bags too

All the kids thought you were an elementary student, sure. Elementary age kids are 5 feet tall. Not middle schoolers because it wouldn’t fit your dramatics.

They didn't think so because I was in their school. You are just one of those tools who hangs around trying to get a reaction. You got one so congrats. Still doesn't change your Massengillish background.

Okay, drama queen and your imagined wishful “knowledge” at your desperate attempt of a gotcha.

"Imagined, wishful" would make more sense Massengill. Also, you would probably be better off with the preposition "at" instead of "of".

Pot meet kettle.
Look upthread at your punctuation errors, hypocrite. No periods at the end of numerous sentences. No commas where needed, etc.

Awww touched a nerve huh Massy ? Maybe your reaction to my initial statements is due to a latent desire to regress into your OWN past. The only reason we are having this discussion is that you felt qualified to jump in and present your expertise on MY past lol. It's ok, a lot of babies , like you, are mired in egocentricity.

Np
If only we could all elevate to your egocentricity with your elementary, I mean high school exaggeration about yourself to gain pity.

[Anonymous]

Can the two jackholes arguing over grammar just stfu or go get a room or start a new thread or do literally anything else?

OP - as others have mentioned, he's not short, which should help a little. It sounds like he just has a baby face? Is there any way you could take some temporary actions to make him feel older? Like a new haircut? Or a shopping trip to get some clothes for the summer? Maybe even a "nicer" brand of clothes to make him feel mature?

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Anonymous wrote:Can the two jackholes arguing over grammar just stfu or go get a room or start a new thread or do literally anything else?

OP - as others have mentioned, he's not short, which should help a little. It sounds like he just has a baby face? Is there any way you could take some temporary actions to make him feel older? Like a new haircut? Or a shopping trip to get some clothes for the summer? Maybe even a "nicer" brand of clothes to make him feel mature?

+1000

Also OP some strength training and attention to diet can help. My DS is the same age and in the same boat (currently 5’9” maybe 120). His weight gain has picked up a little bit with strength training + making an effort to eat more calories. Last year at this time he was 5’5” 95 - obviously is still skinny but has put on 25lbs in a year. Obviously, he is still not muscular or filled out in appearance, but he is stronger and is trying his best and it has been good for his health and self esteem too.

A lot of gyms and fitness centers will offer beginner strength training or conditioning classes (Google for your area). At minimum, he will learn how to lift weights or do other strength training exercises safely and properly. Also there is a wealth of info online about dietary changes to help skinny teen boys gain weight (because this is really very common).

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Anonymous wrote:Can the two jackholes arguing over grammar just stfu or go get a room or start a new thread or do literally anything else?

OP - as others have mentioned, he's not short, which should help a little. It sounds like he just has a baby face? Is there any way you could take some temporary actions to make him feel older? Like a new haircut? Or a shopping trip to get some clothes for the summer? Maybe even a "nicer" brand of clothes to make him feel mature?

+1000

Also OP some strength training and attention to diet can help. My DS is the same age and in the same boat (currently 5’9” maybe 120). His weight gain has picked up a little bit with strength training + making an effort to eat more calories. Last year at this time he was 5’5” 95 - obviously is still skinny but has put on 25lbs in a year. Obviously, he is still not muscular or filled out in appearance, but he is stronger and is trying his best and it has been good for his health and self esteem too.

A lot of gyms and fitness centers will offer beginner strength training or conditioning classes (Google for your area). At minimum, he will learn how to lift weights or do other strength training exercises safely and properly. Also there is a wealth of info online about dietary changes to help skinny teen boys gain weight (because this is really very common).

Also, load up the fridge with the Pure Protein shakes or the FairLife protein chocolate milks.

When he comes from school, he can grab one. If he comes home from a work-out, he can grab one.

And slowly, he'll fill out a little bit. He won't look like Arnold, but just a little bit more size will change his appearance and make him feel better

[Anonymous]

Best of luck to him! It really is a difficult spot for a guy to be in. He is lucky to have supportive parents.

[Anonymous]

A good friend was a round pudgy kid at 16, maybe 5'4". At 25 he was 6 ft like his dad, thin but with muscles and a deep voice.

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Anonymous wrote:Tell him about my 19 year old 5'5" son who weighs 100lbs and looks like he's 15.

When I showed up on my first day of being a teaching assistant as a grad student, the professor told me there was no way the students would respect me because I looked 14.

We all look very young in the family. Ageism in reverse - we suffered from it when young, but less as we age.

So tell him that when his peers all look like hags, he might still look youthful and he's less likely to be pushed out... if he takes care of himself (sunscreen, clean living).

Ageism won’t matter, his career will be hampered as short king. Average US height is 5’9”, for non Hispanic whites it’s 5’10”.

https://www.medicinenet.com/height_men/article.htm

Is he likely to grow taller? I would honestly consider growth hormone since men today are BREAKING their legs to get taller as adults.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mens-health/leg-lengthening-surgery-gains-popularity-men-seeking-taller-rcna79819

It hampers career, dating, sports…

Thank you for making me feel so much better, now you've underlined all the sad bits about our height that we are acutely aware of already!!!

So supportive. Here's your medal.