Parenting Chat Thread #3 (boys, clothes, son, 18 years old)
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The few times I've been up to DS's high school - I swear - some of those guys look like they should have already graduated college! Bit of a shocker when they are freshmen amongst some of those guys.....
I'm only 5'2". I married my husband so I had someone who could reach things
At this point, I don't think my son cares much. But seriously - someone at least every few weeks will ask him, "so how tall are you now?". Which I'm sure gets annoying for him.
Has it really? Geez. I'm actually a little concerned that she's going to be self conscious and that we'll be teaching her to embrace her height and not slouch and stuff. I think for girls - if she reaches a certain age and she's still towering over everybody it might become an issue - although we'll do her best to have her not stress over it.
I can't believe what people get superior about. I'm not looking forward to all that. Maybe I'll homeschool.
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Originally Posted by maciesmom
I don't know that it's that big a deal for girls to be tall anymore. A lot of tall girls here and they seem to be doing great - a number of DS's classmates are over 6' and going to college on volleyball scholarships....
I honestly don't think the kids care one iota, it's just some of the moms who think it gives them some sort of bragging rights. And I agree with MM, lots of sports potential.
I don't know that it's that big a deal for girls to be tall anymore. A lot of tall girls here and they seem to be doing great - a number of DS's classmates are over 6' and going to college on volleyball scholarships....
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Originally Posted by Zimbochick
I honestly don't think the kids care one iota, it's just some of the moms who think it gives them some sort of bragging rights. And I agree with MM, lots of sports potential.
Oh cool, things have changed a bit (duh) since I was at school then. I'm glad I have you guys to bounce things off - I had a bit of a twinge of worry when I saw just how much taller she was than the other kids.
Her grandparents are ardent Lady Vols basketball groupies, and have already signed her up for the 2025 team.
Oh, Zimbo! I SO want to come to your house and go through your CD collection.
Dew - you are welcome to come over any time. When you leave the airport, head north, and ask anyone where the crazy Zimbabwean chick lives - that's me!
Whew! Survived clothes shopping with DS. I do feel for him because I know it must be embarrassing being almost 18 years old, but being tall and unbelievably skinny and having to shop in the boys department. When he grows out of the biggest jean there in the "skinny" size, we are in trouble.....
Dew - you are welcome to come over any time. When you leave the airport, head north, and ask anyone where the crazy Zimbabwean chick lives - that's me!
Thank you!
MM you out there? We might get a deal signed by midnight tonight!
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Maybe I'll homeschool. 
