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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She’s 7 . Let her try what she wants. If sge likes soccer keep doing soccer. Kids sizes are all over the place. [/quote]

This x1000. Please let this not be a real post.[/quote]

I don't think it's a stupid question. My kids often ask me what they should play and I try to sign them up for things I think they'd like/be good at. I'm a petite person with very tall children, so I'm also learning about what sports would be good for my kids.

OP as a short person I was good at gymnastics (they're very short) and also liked tennis a lot. I thought I was a good runner, but I couldn't outpace tall people in sports like track/soccer/swimming. [/quote]

The kid is 7. Focus should be on exposure and fun, not future success based on body composition.[/quote]
Lots of girls drop out of sports for good in middle school.  Exposure is great, but I think it's also worth thinking about long term options where the kid is likely to be able to be successful.

My small girl absolutely loved basketball in early elementary and I absolutely encouraged her to play, but it became less and less fun for her as the height difference increased into middle school.  She's on track to be 5'1" or 5'2" per her pediatrician.  Basketball isn't likely to be a great fit for her long term, so she's trying other sports.[/quote]

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