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[quote=Anonymous]My 7.5 year old is 4'6" and 75 pounds, so likely will be your DD's height next year, though slimmer (which makes her body look tall, but still clearly child like). She loves to tell people "I'm 7, but as big as a 9 year old!" I've found myself doing the same (i.e., "she's only 7, but is really tall for her age"), which really helps preempt the assumptions from other adults. That said, she has a friend that is a year older and sounds similar to your daughter, possibly even taller, and even I find myself having to check myself and talk to her like the 8 year old she is. It's really hard, particularly if she's a bit heavier and showing early puberty signs and looks older. I would make sure to reinforce and remind in context that she's only 8 ("oh sorry she interrupted, we're working on it but you know how 8 year olds are!") and definitely speak up if teachers and coaches/activity leaders that hold her to inappropriate standards. It may be a good few years before other kids start catching up to her in terms of physical development, so please do pay attention to her self image and make sure she doesn't fall into negative thinking. We talk a lot about how awesome it is to be big and strong, and how much I love her long legs and strong body. [/quote]

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