Magnitude of growth spurt for boys
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Anonymous
Sorry to burst the bubble of hilarity created by the idea that someone would think they have a tall son and then be rudely surprised by a (gasp) short son in the end. Lolz though. But no, I don't have a 7th grader with a beard who is 5-8. The palpable angst comment comes from knowing people in real life who talk about this and agonize about it and their sons know. That's what is awful. I'm sure that's none of you and you all never convey your disappointment anywhere but on DCUM. If it wasn't this it would be something else. Everyone has something. Life is not fair. Everyone's heart breaks for their kid some of the time over something. It's being a human who parents. |
Anonymous
This is such a weird and dramatic take on a question that simply asked about when and how other people’s sons experienced the adolescent growth spurt, something that happens to them all. OP didn’t sound angsty, but you do. |
Anonymous
The conversation took a turn into short boy panic far before this poster chimed in. These threads always do. And they are posted nearly weekly. At least several times a month. There is angst on this topic for sure. |
Anonymous
Please quote the post(s) that were panicking about “short boys.” I only saw people calmly sharing their experiences as requested by OP, until the above poster started wildly accusing people of extreme angst that would damage their sons. |
Anonymous
| Come to terms w the fact that you will have a short - average height son. |
Anonymous
Below was all before the angst post. Also note the OP asked nothing about how tall anyone's son ended up but many people just start chiming in with final height because that's what it's all about and everyone knows it. The question is when was the growth spurt and how many inches. 1. Anonymous wrote: How do you all remember this stuff? I know what the annual ped exam says but honestly, I can't remember how tall my 15 yr old was at his last ped appt. This. The obsession w male height is real. 2. Anonymous wrote: How do you all remember this stuff? I know what the annual ped exam says but honestly, I can't remember how tall my 15 yr old was at his last ped appt. Mostly midget obsession 3. Anonymous wrote: This. The obsession w male height is real. I really think it’s the shift in youth sports culture. For boys especially, being a late bloomer has a huge effect on whether or not they can stay competitive in MS/HS sports. There is a major coach preference for early developers, and the nature of male puberty is such that it is impossible for the boys who have not gone through puberty to keep up with those who have. It’s not even primarily about height or size (although those help in some sports), it’s about development. For boys, the growth spurt usually takes place during the later part of puberty, so it coincides with a huge increase in strength, power, endurance, agility, etc. It’s very difficult for the boys on the later side of gaining these advantages, especially if they are athletes. And there were other +1s, etc. |
Anonymous
Have you come to terms with your stank ass personality? Or is that an ongoing process? |
Anonymous
Who is this even directed to? lol |
Anonymous
You’re going to have to learn to ignore people who respond on public message boards to troll or get off topic. The OP is asking a reasonable question that is not angsty. |
Anonymous
NP but you’re going to have to learn you are not the thread police (and no one but the moderator is). These threads take on a life of their own. Nature of the beast. |
Anonymous
My experience too with two boys. They both grew about 6 inches in one 12 month period between 12 and 14 then slowed down (both grew on early side compared to friends). Oldest is 16 and hoping he might eek out another inch but he hasn’t grown much since 14 so I’m foubtful. |
Anonymous
| Midgets beget midgets |
Anonymous
I grew up with a kid who was 5'7 and 165 lbs in sixth grade. We played tackle football and everyone on the field was terrified of him. He had a mustache and looked like a grown man compared to everyone else. Fast forward five years and he was still the same height and size in high school. He ended up being a second string player in HS and it was a hard adjustment for him. His parents were all in on him being a star athlete. His parents were both under 5'8 so looking back on it I'm not real sure how they thought the kid would grow much taller than them. |
Anonymous
| Talk to me talk to me |
Anonymous
That was my brother. He was able to play football and lacrosse all four years in high school but he has a terrible learning disability. He was good enough to play D3 football but he couldn’t get through the first year of college. I hope your son is getting the extra help from the school. Do they have a learning center? |