~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~I cannot believe that, when we were talking about how tall my son is, you commented, "He must have been held back a year in school, right?" I guess in your small mind it was the only logical conclusion. Now I wonder how many other parents in this small town we moved in to are making that same small minded assumption.
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26 comments:
Does it matter? I don't deal with mean or stupid questions myself- I recommend you try it...
Tall mom, Tall son, small minded people, small town. Good luck with that one.
I agree with the other comments you have received so far. It really doesn't matter what anyone thinks. You are tall so I guess it goes to reason your son would be too.
Although, I could have sworn I read in your own blog (I think it was you) that you always were mistaken as older because of your height. I would think Cam is older based on that but kids do grow at different speeds so who knows.
Heck, my two year old doesn't look two IMO. She's very tall for her age and talks about as well as her older sister. It's hard to tell age in kids AND adults.
Buff, it shouldn't, but the gossip of the parents turns into the taunting and teasing of the kids. It makes me sad to "know" that's what is likely next.
Doomed, Yeah ...
FF, it's really not the issue that he is tall, but rather the assumption that he is intellectually challenged that concerns me.
my daughter has been 5'9 since she was 12...it's much harder on girls...she is still 13 and people think she is 17...she wears a 36C bra...yeah I can relate...it's very difficult for her...she hides all the time behind baggy clothes...she is ashamed of her body..it's been a difficult few years for us
Don't fear the unknown... Don't ever fear anything! I almost died once, I've seen scary, and this ain't it! Head up high, no regrets.. Best advice you'll ever get...
Wow..that is a horrible comment to make...I was always the tallest kid in my class up until 7th grade (someone flipped the switch and stunted my growth)...I never would have thought that about any tall child! Now maybe that the parents were putting a little Miracle Grow in the milk but that's just out of pure fun :)
You have a beautiful son to be proud of. Eff what other people think...
I'm a small town girl and I'm all about "Let's give 'em something to talk about!"
So just look at them and say...
"The truth is that we always wanted our son to be a star NBA player and so we consulted a doctor who specializes in experimental growth hormones. We were a little concerned about the risks of the drugs, the sterilization and all, but we decided it was worth the risks for the future scholarship opportunities."
Then just walk away while their mouths are still gaping! Let 'em scratch their asses for awhile while they try to figure out if you were being sarcastic or not!
Rumormongering assholes anyway!!
Well I might have asked a similar question with more tact.Cause as you know I am the king of tact!
hehe
Like how old is he??
no way!
hesa big ole boy.
are you sure they thought is was challenged?
if so that is dumb.
Sweet, I was 6' tall when I hit my 12th birthday - I know too well the stigma attached to having that body at that age. I hoped that my son would have a different experience.
Buff, yes ... it is great advise!
Average, I was so amazed at her small-mindedness I didn't even know what to say to her.
TRLFTP, *gigglesnort* I'll save that response for the next time. It's bound to come up again!
Sage, but see, that would actually have been an appropriate question! It was that assumption that the only logical explanation was that he was much older than other 7th graders that stung a bit.
I hope I never hear comments like that. Sorry it happened to you.
You know this means all the older chicks will be after him, right? Just wait until high school!
I remember a kid on my brother's baseball team was really tall and they had to bring his birth certificate to the games to prove he was in the age range.
People are just such buttlicks sometimes. Tall mom...tall son...not a big stretch.
Ignoring is probably the high road but this response comes to mind: 'Cam may be tall, but at least he's not a Mental Midget!'
Although unpleasant, Cam is ultimately fortunate that at his age he learns that not everyone is nice, not everyone is fair and not everyone is compassionate. Some people don't learn those lessons until it's too late.
He's also fortunate to have such a good advocate in you Dana!
could people be any more stupid? That is sad. Its along the lines of comments Zack got the other day about Jonathan. He got his first "How many children do you have?" When he said two, an almost 2 year old and one in Heaven. After saying to her that Jonathan died shortly after birth she says "Well at least he wasn't like 3 or something." I hate stupid people, glad this was not a friend of ours, she wouldn't be any longer... hang in there, sounds like you are surrounded by idiots too. :)
Nolens Volens, I hope you never do either!
Knight, I battle with this now. Seems the 15 and 16 year old girls think my son is HAWT. Ummm ... he's 12 ... I keep him in the freezer!
Biscuit, it was funny because here I was, all 6'-2" of myself (had my big-girl boots on) and this little 5'-4" mother can only imagine he was held back? Maybe she was held back??
Michael, it actually is a great lesson on many levels. Thank you for pointing that out.
Jaimey, EGADS! Sometimes you have to wonder if people even know how to think. I'm sorry that happened!
Can we say NFL defensive tackle here. "PRINCESS" may have come up with a great theme here. Get Cam involved in sports.
Wow---that's rude--did they ask your age too?
I'm sorry someone even thought such a thing. Let alone that she said it aloud.
For her to assume such a thing & jump to that kinda wrong conclusion just shows what limited information she has.
(((Hugs, hun)))
He's a great lookin' kid, btw. ;) And you're an awesome mom.
*smiles*
You could have said something like:
"Like you?"
People don't think, they just spew. Best way to fight it is with humor. They just don't know what to do with that!
People are really fucking stupid. Except for a few of us that is. ;)
Our eldest daughter has always been a big girl, she is 10years old has a size 7 womans foot and is almost as tall as me. My husband's family (Dad & 2 brothers) are all over 6'5", it skipped my hubby,lol. The problem is finding clothes that fit her properly and age appropriate.
Ignore the ignorant. xo
Tact is a marvelous thing.
I know I say many things with out thinking, they fly out of my mouth. But I DO try to be tactful and kind in the statements I make to people.
I totally see where you are coming from on this. *hugs*
so let's see....based on this logic
my cam must have been held back two years....
lauren only one year.
rhiannon went two years early...
(rolling my eyes)
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