My son hates being short.

But if the average UK female is 5’5”, then MOST men are at least this tall?

Whilst I loathe that Tate idiot I suspect the OP’s son has linked the girlfriend thing to being teased about his height from both sexes. Many women are open about not wanting a partner that is the same height/shorter than them so you could argue it’s a societal norm to be worried about this.

I stopped growing at around 14

I hit the dizzying height of 4'9" before I left primary school and didn't grow much more before hitting my final height at 13

If he’s only 14 he will definitely grow!

He could even buy them tall shoe insole things for a bit of extra height when he goes back to school after the summer to look like he’s had a growth spurt if wants to.

But there are plenty of celebrities, like Kevin Hart, who just poke fun at themselves for their height because they know the jokes they’ll receive are so predictable anyway.

In terms of meeting a girlfriend, confidence and a sense of humour will go way further than just being tall!

You need to start a new thread.

Both my nephews and my dad and brother did that... They were ALL in the shortest 10 per cent in their year group...

Now 6'5",6'4",6'1",6'4"....they were all still growing at 21/22!

(obvs we have tall, delayed growth genes in our family)

I actually really sympathise with you (and you son) on this one. I completely agree with the stance that it doesn't and shouldn't matter, doesn't need to hold him back, etc...and I also completely agree with the reality that it's tough to be shorter than you're comfortable with, particularly as a boy/man.

I come from a tall family, and have married a shorter than average man - he's 5'6, two inches shorter than me. He's bloody wonderful, confident, stubborn and brave and caring. The one thing he would change about himself, if he could, is he'd be taller. Not because he particularly cares, but because despite being well built (does make a difference) he says whenever he and his brother walk into a room, his brother instantly commands more respect purely due to being taller. I think it feels pretty unfair!

I have had comments from other ~arsehole~ men about his height, too. Never from women, interestingly.

Child is getting married. It's a large wedding.
Child and fiancé have invited close friends of his parents.

Some friends of my husbands are invited.
There are no restrictions on numbers.
What has really upset me none of my friends are invited, including one of my oldest friends. Reason given she has not seen them in years and it is child and fiance have said it is their day and they'll invite only people they want to be at wedding. There have not been any arguments Between child and my friend. Holidays were spent at friends house.
My child was invited to friends child's wedding- she chose not to go - it was a number of years ago.
We agreed to pay for reception, there are no restrictions on numbers.
Some people have already replied and are unable to go to wedding.
Child has stated my long term friend is not invited as its child and fiancé's day not mine or husbands wedding. I'm absolutely gutted not one of my friend s are invited.
It feels like salt being rubbed in that child's fiancé's parents will have all their family and friends at wedding.
It has totally spoiled day (which I was so excited about).
Have explained again and it's still no.
Gutted.
Am I being unreasonable?

McMillanDo, I'd like to reassure your son that if he accepts that he's not the tallest person in the world, then life will be good for him. It's NO big deal if your height is below average!
I've been 5'2" all my life - Never been bullied at school or anywhere else & have had more than my fair share of relationships - even now at my late age, no problems... just enjoy being you - I wish you well 🤗

That says a lot about you.

Be very careful that you’re not giving him negative vibes.

Honestly telling the op that her son shouldn’t wish to be taller when he js a 14 year old teenager is pointless . Of course they all want to be tall dark and handsome .
I don’t believe the comment above that said sons would end up between their parents height. That’s surely nonsense as that would mean the population would be getting progressively smaller when they are not. In fact that research has shown that due to the prevalence of red meat in the diet etc that most men will outgrow their fathers and women their mothers .

Op however he ends up , it’s clear that if he ends up unusually small it won’t be because of anything you missed or didn’t do.

One Of My Sons feels the same
I'm just praying our Darling Sons will see the light & what's important sooner than later
Much Love To You&Yours From Me&Mine

Aw the poor boy, height is really not that important, Tinder and Andrew Tate can get effed. He is only 14 so only just hit puberty really, most boys will continue to grow well in to their late teens so he shouldn’t worry. Even if he only teaches 5ft 8, us short girls LOVE a short king, I know he’s a bit weird and not the best person but Tom Cruise in his prime was 🤌🏼

I also think a big part of boys height and how much they grow is how much they eat during their growth spurts. My husband is on the shorter side and he wasn’t allowed to eat as much as he wanted as a teen. I know my teenage boys and constantly hungry - eating 2 or 3 plates of dinner most nights. My 16 year old is already same height as his dad. The doctor checked his growth as a child as he was concerned about his growth rate, and found his bone age was a few years behind his actual age. So he will likely grow well into his 20s.

Its a bit of a lottery...
My DS is 5'10" and 16.... hasn't grown in 2 years...
But I'm barely 5'2" and his dad is 5'4"
Hi dad had a personality and was always the centre of the party, women trusted him and found him a shoulder to cry on (in the 1990s)... randomly mist of his pals were over 6' and while he didn't care much about his height (very athletic) he hated having to wear glasses

My son literally stayed same height and shoe size for 3 years then at 15 ish he grew 4 shoe sizes and a foot and a half. I'm 5ft 4. Dad is about 5ft 6 and our twins are boy and girl and 5ft 11 and 5ft 11 1/2 ( can't tell you which one is 1/2 inch taller) 🤣🤣🤣

Whenever I tease my friend about his height he says "we're all the same height when we're laying down" which always makes me laugh🤣👏🏼....gift that to your lad when hes 17/18 and gone through the growth spurt.

If he aint got the height, hes gotta have the humour. ❤️❤️

I wouldn't worry too much he's still growing. My now 15 yr old last summer was about half a foot shorter than me and was well rounded like a dumpling. He's not 16 until Halloween now he's about half a foot bigger than me.

My brother continued to grow when I left home at 18 (hed have been 17/18/19/20 when I was away at uni) Every time I came home he'd grown more to my surprise and he stopped at about at 21? I'd say.

1. He will probably grow in the next couple of years. My little brother shot up at about 15/16 and overtook me, he's now around 5 ft 10/11 (taller than my dad). Our Grandpa was only 4ft 11. Boys can still grow until about 24.
2. Personality is worth more than height, anyone filtering for height is shallow and doesn't deserve someone with a cracking personality, their loss not his!
3. Make sure he has wholesome hobbies that he enjoys. As my parents pointed out to my brother, when he complained about girls drinking him under the table, best not to pick them up in bars then! It's better to do is find hobbies you enjoy and meet people that way. It's much easier to find someone you like through mutual interests. If he happens to enjoy ballroom or salsa dancing, he can take his pick.

Hi, my sons has growth deficiancy and was told to take growth hormones, which he never did, so hes the shortest in his year at school (13yrs). Ive alway made him do stagecoach ( acting ,drama,singing and dancing), tae kwondo, gymnastics and anything else i could afford to build his confidence up. And it has worked. He is short (143cm) but his build and muscles are really starting to take shape and his confidence is really growing. Get him involved in as much sports and activities as you can, it was a massive help to my son. Good luck x

Im 25 and 5'8... A huge part of finding a girl for me at least was self confidence and self respect for who I am... If someone cares that much about my height, I'm not interested in being in a relationship with them.

I'd say it's very relevant tbh

Exactly this.

Leaving aside weight loss is nowhere near as easy as you think go back and read my post.

I compared weight to weight. The correct comparison.

And height filters are not for women.
They are for people. Men equally apply height requirements on who they will date.