Tall Teens at School
Being a tall teen girl at school can be a social challenge. The other day my daughter came home totally upset because the tallest girl on her basketball team was being called "Sasquatch" by the snotty little girls on the other team. The tall girl handled it well, she ignored them. When the other girls said something about it, she just shrugged it off with a great sense of humor and a laugh. And though we are pretty lighthearted most of the time as tall girls. It does get to you. So while these letters from a diligent father cut through the "touchy feely" nonsense, tall teens and tall teen parents shouldn't be afraid to discuss their feelings about the ridicule tall teen girls receive regularly.
Mr. Hanson of Canada writes: my daughters are 6 footers and handle it well. Please, no internet slang! I tell them to speak proper english, no HEY...Totally, I am there for you (gag!) etc. Tall girls too many times, I see slouching and they have nice bodies. [Or] they are they ashamed of what they have..show it off, no one else will. I am dad of 3 daughters. They have the same problem short girls have, but i have told them, to have a sense of humour. Lot has to do with the parent, being PARENTS! The girls are looking for guidance..GIVE IT! Show them YOU are a parent CARE! Be tough with them, guidelines, curfews, your homework or you [don't] go out. Turn the damn cell off, have some quiet time. Turn off all things of electronic communication. YOur NOT that important, or life will not die because you have turned off your cell phone, beeper, etc. Get the point! Yes, I spanked my girls when they were small...3 spanks (not hits), only..no more no less..but they grew up well adjusted, I made [darn] sure of that.I am not a professional, or socalled, internet expert, just life experience has taught me. I see too much stupidity, the parents are afraid of their kids or afraid to administer discipline. Have your kids talk TO YOU! BE open with them, they smell [nonsense]! Be not afraid, to say, you dress like a [hussy]! Their friends will admire you for having [guts]! This a DAD's, FATHER, perspective.As we say in Canada..have a nice day. EH! Mr. Hanson of Canada went on in a second letter to say: my genes run with my 3 daughters. TAll girls will be teased, what else is new.I was teased in high school, I am 6 4A tall girl dating a short guy, and she is the one feeling uneasy?My daughter is married to a guy that is much shorter than she. He was uptight about it! I talked with and to him! they produced a daughter who WILL be tall! Get used to, and develope a sense of humour about being taller than the average..BUT never pattern yourself after a model or so called celebrity..they are PAID to look good (get that through your thick skulls). plus they have people that MAKE them look good. During a photo shoot, the barrage of insults they go through is demeaning, but thats the nature of that business! Tall girls...you are good people, your tall, take advantage of it! DONT ever slouch! Thats body language for YOUR ASHAMED of yourself. Be proud of what you are, no one else will! Wear clothing that compliments your figure, watch the cleavage and the shortness of the skirts..dont look TOO [wanton].I still monitor my girls appearance, and they LISTEN! My girls are in their 20s..they still listen to dad. They [darn] well better, or I will cut them off at the knee caps..thats my story and I am sticking to it!Helps to develop a sense of humour even if its slightly warped..Humour helps!One more: check your spelling..& grammar! Mr. Hanson, Canada
Well well Mr. Hanson, We can't exactly say that english and grammar are your strong suits, but if you find a typo on my website, by all means please let me know and I will fix it right away. I do enjoy your "father's perspective" on raising tall girls to become tall women. A wonderful no nonsense approach. In this day and age of appeasement, I'm sure we all wear a little thin of the nonsense. A caring, active and stern parent is definitely a plus in any child's life. To often parents try to be their children's friend, rather than being a child's parent. Thank you so much for your perspective, and thank you for taking an interest in TallWomenRevolt.com . All My Best, Jene' -------------------------------------------
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