Do you want your DC to be tall? And why?

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Anonymous wrote:5' 0" with three girls. Hope to god they make it to over 5'3". My height is a problem EVERY SINGLE DAY because the typical height at which they hang kitchen cabinets means I can't reach further than the bottom shelf. I can't chop things on the counter or stir things on the stove for a long time without having to lift my shoulder above a comfortable height, and over time I've developed repetitive stress injury from other similar tasks. And I can't reach the top shelf in most grocery stores, I often have to ask random strangers to get things down for me.

Being short is literally a pain, so yes, I hope my kids are taller! At least close to average height!

NP adding in that buying clothes is a pain, even petites are too long and you need to be a seamstress, or have the money to pay one, for clothes to be decently-fitting.

Additionally, driving. In a regular 4-door sedan, like a Honda Accord, I sit there feeling submerged. Took me a while to find a car that was a good size for my family, and that I was comfortable driving. The other car issue is a safety one, if you have to move the seat up in order to reach pedals, you may be too close to the air bag.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'2" and my husband is just shy of 5'5" so I mostly hope our DD (an only) is at least 5'. Both of us have female family members under 5' and it's not that serious, but I do think she'll have some minor challenges under that height.

I have always preferred shorter guys, not sure why but have some theories. My dad is 5'8.5", but really that's within the fat part of the bell curve for "average" in the US.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 5'2" and my husband is just shy of 5'5" so I mostly hope our DD (an only) is at least 5'. Both of us have female family members under 5' and it's not that serious, but I do think she'll have some minor challenges under that height.

I have always preferred shorter guys, not sure why but have some theories. My dad is 5'8.5", but really that's within the fat part of the bell curve for "average" in the US.

To add-- my DD is still young (7) but has always been around 25-35th percentile for height. So I think odds are good she'll end up around my height, but could see here anywhere from 4'10" to 5'4".

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:5' 0" with three girls. Hope to god they make it to over 5'3". My height is a problem EVERY SINGLE DAY because the typical height at which they hang kitchen cabinets means I can't reach further than the bottom shelf. I can't chop things on the counter or stir things on the stove for a long time without having to lift my shoulder above a comfortable height, and over time I've developed repetitive stress injury from other similar tasks. And I can't reach the top shelf in most grocery stores, I often have to ask random strangers to get things down for me.

Being short is literally a pain, so yes, I hope my kids are taller! At least close to average height!

NP adding in that buying clothes is a pain, even petites are too long and you need to be a seamstress, or have the money to pay one, for clothes to be decently-fitting.

Additionally, driving. In a regular 4-door sedan, like a Honda Accord, I sit there feeling submerged. Took me a while to find a car that was a good size for my family, and that I was comfortable driving. The other car issue is a safety one, if you have to move the seat up in order to reach pedals, you may be too close to the air bag.

You need to add a driving pillow under your butt. You need to be able to see the tip of your car front, in order to be driving safely.

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Anonymous wrote:

For men it is particularly important. Many women do not want to even date short men. My minimum requirement was 6'. I married 6'3"

This comes across as so so shallow. You had a “minimum requirement” for height? I would love to see you other requirements. Also, you didn’t marry 6’3”. You married a person, but I’m sure he would live being reduced to a statistic. Gross.

+1. i have two teen boys and it's just so sad to hear so many moms feel this way. neither of them have a girl friend and i'm hoping it has nothing to do with their height...

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:5' 0" with three girls. Hope to god they make it to over 5'3". My height is a problem EVERY SINGLE DAY because the typical height at which they hang kitchen cabinets means I can't reach further than the bottom shelf. I can't chop things on the counter or stir things on the stove for a long time without having to lift my shoulder above a comfortable height, and over time I've developed repetitive stress injury from other similar tasks. And I can't reach the top shelf in most grocery stores, I often have to ask random strangers to get things down for me.

Being short is literally a pain, so yes, I hope my kids are taller! At least close to average height!

NP adding in that buying clothes is a pain, even petites are too long and you need to be a seamstress, or have the money to pay one, for clothes to be decently-fitting.

Additionally, driving. In a regular 4-door sedan, like a Honda Accord, I sit there feeling submerged. Took me a while to find a car that was a good size for my family, and that I was comfortable driving. The other car issue is a safety one, if you have to move the seat up in order to reach pedals, you may be too close to the air bag.

You need to add a driving pillow under your butt. You need to be able to see the tip of your car front, in order to be driving safely.

I’m 5”2-5”3 ish and I’ve never experienced any of that.

[Anonymous]

I went from 5'8" to 6'4" in middle school.

Honestly in high school I hated it and spent way to much time slumped over. (I was also skinny as a rail).

I played sports in high school and college, but it wasn't until I finally filled out a little bit in my early 20's that I finally got comfortable.

It was be a pain in the ass at times (flights, clothes) but overall I am very glad I am so tall.

But honestly anything over 6'5" would suck.

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Anonymous wrote:I went from 5'8" to 6'4" in middle school.

Honestly in high school I hated it and spent way to much time slumped over. (I was also skinny as a rail).

I played sports in high school and college, but it wasn't until I finally filled out a little bit in my early 20's that I finally got comfortable.

It was be a pain in the ass at times (flights, clothes) but overall I am very glad I am so tall.

But honestly anything over 6'5" would suck.

DP. My DD’s friend who is 6”3 got a full ride basketball scholarship

[Anonymous]

I'm going to teach my kids that you should judge other people by how they look. Short people are ugly. Fat people are not worth talking to. I'll teach them some racial preferences, too, but not post it here. Looks are everything that matter. /s

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I’d like my son to be taller. My side is short and DH’s ode is tall. DS is definitely taking after my side and is most likely going to be short. DD seems to be taking after DH’s side and is tall and big boned.

Yeah, I wish it was the other way around.

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I mean who wants their kids to be short? I’m 5’1 though and love everything about it. I’ve always felt small. Petites are easy to buy now and stepstools are my friend. But when I was dating I wanted a taller guy. I feel bad for the short guys out there. My kids are very tall and I’m a bit sad my daughters won’t be petite like me but am glad. I wanted my son to be 6’ at least and I’m sure he will be. For girls it doesn’t matter.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm going to teach my kids that you should judge other people by how they look. Short people are ugly. Fat people are not worth talking to. I'll teach them some racial preferences, too, but not post it here. Looks are everything that matter. /s

You can control weight, but not height. You shouldn’t judge things like race or height. Be kind to all

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'5 and wouldn't want to be taller or shorter.

I pity my 6 foot female colleague, who is not small boned and has huge hands and feet: her hands are bigger than most mens'. She's now in her 40s and I've seen photos of her, so i know she was more slender when she was younger, but there is no way I would ever want to be that tall.

[Anonymous]

Doesn't matter if they are tall but have no confidence. It's all the WAY you carry yourself that matters.