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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks to both of you.  I try to be a good dad but I feel like I'm out of my depth on this subject.  I guess I'll see how this manifests and go from there.  She is a great kid, I'm just trying to not to say the wrong thing.[/quote]

Make sure you invest in clothes that fit her well. I was very self-conscious about my height and having ill-fitting clothes made it a lot worse. [/quote]

I agree with this. I am 5'11 and have always been very very self conscious about it. Honestly I never really had a boyfriend until I met my husband (who is shorter than me) and I agree with PP who says boys are insecure around tall girls.  It hurt in high school college and dating years when guys (short AND tall) would hit on my shorter friends but not me - which happened ALL this time. Face it: guys want someone short, cute, delicate etc to make them feel like a big strong man. Also, as a tall girl it is hard to FEEL feminine and  guys pick up on that. Obviously, I am an adult now and don't let it depress me anymore but it really really affected me for years. And you do get a lot of backhanded compliments and stupid jokes that hurt as well. She eventually will have to numb herself to it.

Also it is SOOO annoying that stores typically have sold "petite" and "regular" and even "large" sizes  but it is like special clothes for TALL people are completely ignored, like it is something to be ashamed of. Luckily in the last couple of years there are lots more independent sellers that cater to tall poeple, but it is mostly tall people creating their own brands because no one serves them properly. (On instagram: @AmalliTalli, @tallgirlpositive, @talloftheball)

So, be aware it is an issue that is ALWAYS present - but don't talk about it and don't worry about it too much. There isnt much you can do to make her feel comfortable in her own skin, she will have to get there herself. 
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