Accept Being Tall As a Teen Girl

So you're a tall teen girl, which can be tough when you are taller than everyone around you. But being tall or short is one of those things in life you can't do a whole lot about. To accept being tall, you will have to accept being yourself. Enjoy being tall because one of these days it will come in handy, so even if all these kids sit and make fun of you everyday they are only jealous. At some point, maybe you will be taller than your crush... but not to worry--girls naturally hit puberty earlier than boys, who tend to experience rapid growth spurts later.

Steps

  1. Be optimistic. Feel fortunate that you are tall. There are many people shorter than you who would love to be taller. Some people are really short because they have dwarfism. Tallness is a symbol of good health, and you will always be admired for it. Look at women who are all 5'8 or over: Cindy Crawford, Miranda Kerr, Behati Prinsloo, Angelina Jolie, Kendall Jenner, Naomi Campbell, Mariah Carey, Tyra Banks, Adriana Lima and Heidi Klum. These are some of the most beautiful women in the world. Men adore them. And they are all tall.
  2. Think about the advantages. You can reach high stuff many people can't reach. Your natural height can be helpful in many sports, such as basketball. You're physically faster and stronger. You have a great chance at taking up modelling as a career. Also, you probably look older than most of your friends, which in the teenage years is a big advantage, especially when it comes to dating. People tend to have more respect for someone who's tall, and taller people end up getting paid more in their jobs too!
  3. Think about the disadvantages. What don't you like about being tall. Yeah, you bang your head on stuff once in a while. Your classmates might make fun of you because they are jealous. But, in reality, being tall isn't really as bad as you think it is. Besides, once your friends hit puberty, the height difference will diminish.
  4. Accept being yourself. If you haven't already, accept that you are who you are. You can simply say, "I am who I am." When you say those five words, think about the qualities of yourself that you are proud of. Maybe you don't like being tall, but maybe you are really smart or are a good listener. If you can't think of any good qualities of yourself, you need to improve your self esteem.
  5. Accept that you are tall. Once you have accepted who you are, you have accepted that you are tall. How? Since you are you and you are tall, you accept both of them. To reinforce it, simply say to yourself, "I accept that I am tall," and mean it when you say it. Don't do this until you actually have accepted it though. It may take a while, but eventually you will.
  6. Don't worry about it. Be proud that you aren't the shortest kid around. If you are above 14 or so, you will stop growing soon and you will not be as tall as others who stop growing later in their teen years. Even if you end up staying taller than your peers, remember that you will always meet someone taller in life.
  7. Take part in sports where you have the height advantage. Did you ever think that because you're taller you'll have less distance to swim in a race? What about catching a rebound in basketball because you can reach higher than your peers? Think about taking part in a couple of these: Basketball, Netball, Cycling, Running, Volleyball etc.

Tips

  • You are what you believe you are. You are tall and beautiful. Believe it and others won't question it.
  • Don't slouch! It's tempting because you speak to so many people shorter than you or you do it because you want to appear shorter. Don't! It just makes you look timid and afraid of your own skin and that makes you a target for teasing.
  • Be yourself, be friendly to everyone. People are bound to notice you when you're tall, use that to your advantage and make friends.
  • If your friends make fun of you for being tall, tell them to stop. If they don't, they are not real friends. Find new friends.
  • Realize that most people don't pay that much attention to height - carry yourself with confidence. People will notice a beautiful, strong person; no one will think to themselves that you are too tall!
  • Some teachers will not understand what it's like to be tall and teased by peers. Since you're tall they may not give you the same sympathy as someone overweight and short being teased. Explain that it's just as hurtful and shouldn't be dismissed.
  • Remember that in a short period of time many people will catch up and be nearly your height.
  • However, feel free to bend your knees a little, but not too much! It's actually better for yours legs/knee joints to bend your knees a little rather than keeping your legs perfectly straight.
  • Wearing flats instead of heels may make you feel more comfortable.
  • You may not be able to wear the latest style in everything, but that doesn't mean you can't feel good about wearing the clothes you fit!
  • Get used to the fact that some styles of jeans and will not be available for tall girls. The stores may only stock the larger collections in tall sizes. They also limit the colors in pants to blacks, browns and grays.
  • Shop online for tall fitting sizes. Few mall stores have pants with inseams longer than {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}.

Warnings

  • If you are not comfortable with your height, wearing high heels will only make you feel more uncomfortable. However, you can keep in mind that heels are great for special occasions and make you look even more beautiful - if you can keep your confidence levels up. Being tall is one of the best things in the world.

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