Is 5'1 considered a midget for a guy?!


Question: I sure get called that alot at 18 years of age but is that right? What is the "midget cut off"


Answers: I sure get called that alot at 18 years of age but is that right? What is the "midget cut off"

4'10" is the cut off to be considered a little person. Midget is a deragatory term. If you were a little person or dwarf, you would have other defects or medical issues, not to mention that your doctor would have diagnosed you.

But, if you just meant "Is 5'1" short for a guy?" Then yes. But 5'1" is short for anyone, not just guys.

Yeah, dang you're short. I'm 12 and 5'6, so you are like a midget.

5'1 is really short. my friend is 4'8 and he's 14 and he gets called shortie

ur 18...

not that u can do anythign about it now. u sure u have been eating ur veggies?


edit: i'm 14 and about 6'1

I know guys that are 14 and 5'2 feel kinda bad for them, but all the girls really love them.
That is short, your about 9 inchs behind the average caucasion 18 year old.

no thats a disease and its like 3 ft so ur fine

I believe to qualify as a midget you have to be 4'9" or under. People come in all different sizes and that is just fine. There is an urge some have to give other a nickname that is usually unflattering. That is wrong and can work on anyones confidence.
Confidence is really what makes us appealing to others. Height is nice but will not hold others as much as confidence and ability. It is also important to dress well and carry yourself with an air of dignity. Ignore those who would like to make a remark or put you down as they want a reaction from you. They will give up when it is no fun as you don't react.
Abraham Lincoln was asked how long a mans legs should be and his reply was "long enough to reach the ground" those are very wise words.

Dwarfism ("midgets, little people etc) is a genetic disorder that you either have or you don't.

You are short but there is still time to grow: some males don't reach full height until early 20's. Eat well and see a doctor/specialist ASAP. They may be able to give you a boost of hormones to help things along.

If both your parents are shorter than you may not get much taller.





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