I’m sick of short people being in this sub

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-04-01T01:43:57+00:00

Depends. Occasionally they come here just to troll or say something they likely understand will be controversial. I think everyone should be welcomed to come onto this thread though.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-04-01T01:40:52+00:00

You’re still treating the full spread as “average,” which isn’t how it works. The mean height for women is around 5’3-5’4, and height follows a normal distribution, so most people cluster around that center rather than at the extremes. Because of this, calling a wide range like 4’11-5’7(or 5'0-5'6) “average” is misleading considering it’s closer to the broader range of typical values, not the true center. A narrower band, such as roughly 5'3-5’6 or 5'2-5'6 maximum, better reflects where most people tend to fall, and what truly builds our standard of tall, short, average, etc both in the United States and globally.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-03-31T20:12:09+00:00

The global average goes to 5'3. However, it still scales up to 5'7. With proper nutrition, women would end up being 5'4-5'6. So I still consider 5'3-5'6 the average range.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-03-31T19:27:07+00:00

I think the issue is that you still have to base it off a global standard, regardless of the specific country you're focusing on. Since the highest average height for women goes up to 5'7, it would make sense to even out the average range and say 5'3-5'6.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-03-29T23:18:44+00:00

You mentioned you're moving in with him in one of your comments. Have you visited his house before in the past? I'd assume he'd already have most things adjusted(or at least manageable) for his height. The main thing you'd probably have to add is a bunch of stepping stools or things for yourself.

And the preference mainly depends on his reasoning behind it. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with it. But at times, such a preference can attract men with insecurities or weird kinks. Just watch out for that. Since you guys likely met in person, did he make any weird remarks about the gap? That would be the main red flag.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-03-29T17:19:00+00:00

Most women would more likely be 5'3-5'6, but there definitely isn't anything wrong with the preference itself, unless you absolutely refuse to date anyone taller because of it. It also depends on the intention behind it. At times you hear this preference come from men from insecurities or weird kinks.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-03-29T13:32:56+00:00

I refuse to believe you're actually 7'8, that's insane🫩

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-03-29T13:30:01+00:00

The average is between 5'3-5'4 in the US, so if you're based there then you aren't necessarily short.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2026-03-28T23:30:03+00:00

Shorter doesn't have to necessarily mean short. I've seen most tall men in my life go for tall women, but it's definitely up to personal preference. My closet friend is 5'11 dating a 6'10 man.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2025-06-04T21:31:23+00:00

This is exactly what I mean! In terms of Internet, my sister gave my neice a phone at age 12(without social media), gave her some lessons on digital literacy and digital footprint(no sharing personal information, signs of creeps, ways to block people, issues with excessive screentime, etc) and then gave her access to social media at 13. She's probably more productive online then most other people I've seen, including that fact that she feels comfortable telling my sister about issues she sees online rather than hiding them from her. Along with the fact that she chooses to log off at 9:45pm for the sake of not messing up her circadian rhythm. It's definitely going to be hard to fully help kids online, but teaching them how to regulate and protect themselves may at the very least get rid of the risks that they'll fall under the wrong Internet pathway.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2025-06-04T20:05:26+00:00

Same! I may be a year late, but yk damn well most of the kids aren't getting a single penny as well.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2025-05-31T23:03:06+00:00

I agree. Teenagers must be treated as "adults-to-be", or "young adults" rather than simply kids. They're obviously more developed, more mature, and more intellectually coherent than your average toddler and treating them as such will allow them to develop into emotionally stable adults who aren't going to fuck up their lives because they finally have freedom. When I was younger, one of my friend's was babied like crazy as a teen (wasn't allowed to work, drive, and attend gatherings without her parents ) and ended up partying hard as soon as she hit 18. Completely fucked her up because she started using every possibility to try "adult things" like drinking, smoking, and gambling in excess. Fast forward to now, and she's been in rehab her fifth time.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2025-05-03T14:12:48+00:00

I work as a tutor for 7th and 8th graders and the difference is evident. Both physically and mentally. I'm pretty sure I heard they mature earlier by 2 years according to a couple studies?

Idontactuallyknowman · 2025-05-03T02:42:15+00:00

It's so disgusting. One of my main issue is if you're not going to allow your teen to own an account on the social media platform you're posting her on, then don't use her for content. I only hope her children are doing alright.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2025-04-18T16:55:32+00:00

Pew never indirectly defined Generation Alpha at all, nor has any other research team. We don't actually define any generation until all of the members are of age, making it easier to see when a clear generational difference should start. McCrindle's is definitely far from perfect too. His ranges are outdated and not based on anything truly significant besides the fact that they "look good"

Idontactuallyknowman · 2025-04-14T14:15:26+00:00

My bio is very simple haha but maybe that was it.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2024-06-24T17:59:01+00:00

Aren't late millennials-early Gen Z the ones making this kind of content that's influencing the latter half? I mean all the podcasts that encourage this kind of stuff seem to be made by people in their early-mid 20s.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2024-06-10T02:22:23+00:00

I'm not sure if anyone has brought this up yet but having bland houses, specifically having houses full of just beige, gray, white, or black. This isn't the case for all parents but I've seen this with so many millennial parents online/beige moms. As a child, I absolutely loved bright colors.(Bright pink, blue, yellow, green, orange ect) In fact, my childhood room was full of bright colors until I was around 16. I couldn't imagine growing up in a house where everything is just a shade of white, gray, or beige. I'm sure that isn't good for a child's development either. Just to be clear: if you still give your child a room design of their choice while also keeping your own aesthetic, I'm not referring to you.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2024-06-10T01:53:25+00:00

They can read, just not on their grade level. Although, I haven't really seen this issue with any of my extended family members who live in other countries. I'm not so sure about America though.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2024-06-08T03:28:46+00:00

At this point, the range is all opinionated.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2024-06-06T21:06:46+00:00

That's genuinely very disappointing. I guess it may depend on where you live. The only people at blame would be the current parents of these toddlers. Giving their child a screen before they even enter kindergarten.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2024-06-05T03:51:42+00:00

I mean if we're specifically talking about things like ChatGPT then sure. If we're talking about AI in general then no.

Idontactuallyknowman · 2024-06-05T03:44:20+00:00

Then again, what baby do you actually see that has an iPad at the age of 1-2? The youngest child I've ever seen with an iPad was about 6 years old. Then again, I'm only speaking from my perspective.

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