Why does being short make me a joke to people?
Im nearly 17 and Im 5ft 5 and skinny. Im generally known as shy, kind and intelligent. I think Ive gone through yr 4-11 thats the age 9-16 with no one
I'm nearly 17 and I'm 5ft 5 and skinny. I'm generally known as shy, kind and intelligent. I think I've gone through yr 4-11 that's the age 9-16 with no one at school I know of been attracted to me. But someone did say I'd be attractive if I was tall. Is height really an issue for girls? Another thing is I've be called cute but at 14-16 years old I really don't want to be cute. And everyone thinks of me as younger than them when I'm older than most of them. I find it extremely frustrating
or:I'm nearly 17 and I'm 5ft 5 and skinny. I'm generally known as shy, kind and intelligent. I think I've gone through yr 4-11 that's the age 9-16 with no one at school I know of been attracted to me. But someone did say I'd be attractive if I was tall. Is height really an issue for girls? Another thing is I've be called cute but at 14-16 years old I really don't want to be cute. And everyone thinks of me as younger than them when I'm older than most of them. I find it extremely frustrating
or:Many youths try to camouflage their lack of self-confidence by displays of false bravado, by outrageous attire, or by rebellion. But there are much better ways of coping with those times when you feel insecure.Acknowledge Your Positive Qualities: You may not have the perfect figure or physique, but you developed other aspects of your personality that will attract the right people whom you have things in common with. Avoid Unfair Comparisons: No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.Take Criticism in Stride: \u201cDo not give your heart to all the words that people may speak,\u201d especially when they are simply putting you down. (Ecclesiastes 7:21. If it is your parent discuss with them after you calm down what they may have said that hurt you. Set Realistic Goals: You do not need to be the class valedictorian to be a fine student or an Olympic athlete to enjoy sports. Yet, don\u2019t set your goals excessively low because of fear of failure. Failure can serve as a means of learning. After all, you learn to walk by overcoming the tendency to fall down. These suggestions will no doubt help. But don\u2019t expect a sense of security to develop overnight. Be patient. Expect setbacks, and try not to indulge in self-pity. In due time you will find yourself feeling more secure than ever. Read about other people who are short and how they over came this insecurity. Focus on your goals and work on them. Feelings of insecurity are simply a part of growing up and may never disappear completely. Undue concern with appearance, reputation, or abilities can continue to shake one\u2019s confidence even when one is a poised adult.For more information on this subject and others, please go to jw.org for free downloads, publications or read online. The book \"questions young people ask, answers that work\" vol 1 & 2 is on the website.
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