I'm so sorry honey. I wish I could say it gets better...but unless you live in a small town, it just doesn't.

Sorry babe, people are naturally inquisitive, and I think sometimes people are just looking to make a connection with strangers, if that makes sense.
I can kinda relate, my dd doesn't have dwarfism, but she will be 4 in nov and she is 32" high, and 30 pounds. When she started to walk, she was about the size of a four month old, strangers would stop me and ask in disbelief how can she walk? When she started to talk, people would ask me questions, even now, all the time, people hear her talking -constellations are groups of stars, Mommy- and they are amazed.
I don't take offense, they are genuinely startled and curious. Now if someone were to be rude or condescending they might get hurt.
I know it's frustrating to explain to strangers, but you don't have to. Just smile and nod.
And going to his class is an excellent idea, before the picking might start. Kids are amazingly acceptive of things when they are young, I say go for it!

"Are you going to hold him back so he's the same size as his peers" made me smh and laugh at the stupid.
"He's small so you must save on groceries" made me think that person doesn't know how much an actual child is capable of putting away.
The others had me raise an eyebrow too. It seems even inquisitive people don't realize how silly their questions sound.

People are very brash with comments, and I think in general, our society has lost a sense of boundaries when it comes to so-called small talk. Honestly, half the things I hear strangers comment on really aren't their business, and I'm often shocked. It's usually adults who seem to care and ask, not kids.
Not at all the same, but my
Youngest has a birthmark on his forehead, and people say the stupidest and often cruel things about it right in front of him. I have no real advice because how I deal with rudeness really depends on my mood, and I'm not sure it's always effective.

The question about holding him back to be the same size as his peers was from a teacher.... yep...

@meandmy243, his teacher? Omg, I'd like to know what school she got her degree from(I'm a teacher), and @stinkersmommy, they asked you if he was slow? See, I can't fathom why people think this kind of stuff is ok.

My son can not walk so he is in a wheelchair where ever we go....I am so tired of having people say that they wish they could just be pushed around all day or how comfy he looks, or it must be nice to relax and nap whenever.... HE"S 12!!!!  DON"T YOU THINK HE"D RATHER BE RUNNING AROUND< RIDING A BIKE< RATHER THAN BE STUCK IN THIS FLIPPING CHAIR!!!!

I think people are just curious and also dumb.  I get sick of the questions about twins and mean questions happen.  

Yep I get all that.. toryn is finally in a 9... luckily he's sold on sketchers and finally can fit a 4... though his skinny jeans are super baggy..

I've always talked to my kids like little adults.. I don't believe in baby talk so I always get the look.I'm also strict.... one woman not long ago made a comment about my son being younger to him and he just said I'm 6 and the woman called him a liar... I as in a fowl mood anyways and almost bitch slapped her.

I remember when I was nearly 8 my cousin 10 and little sister was about 2 I do to my disablity was taking a break in double stroller in the mall this was the 6th person to ask our they triplets unfortunately at time cousin and I were small and sister was big. My mom said no and bit her lip. Yeah which ones are twins came next as I 7 nearly 8 had had enough and had better verbal skills then my cousin even though he was older I up and told the lady off and that all three of us were more then able to answer her questions if she talked to us my speaking shocked her so much she walked away shaking her head with mouth open. Their were deeper reasons why multiple question upset me but that is not important. My cousin I were very thankful next yr when we grew 2 inches as really we would only till that year were growing a total if one inch every 2 yrs we did eventually catch up in growth but not till yrs later. The growth spurt did help less ppl asked the stupid question. People are curious and now as disablity has progressed id rather they ask thden stares.I believe you should never talk baby talk to a child. People are currious unfortunately that often results in rude and peronal questions. Perception can cuase problems also unless child is clearly an infant ask mother or father with a look if it's ok to talk to child if they nodd speal directly to the child it makes everyone feel good also it helps to look the child on the eye. I saw this girl she was 4 her mother nodded after a look I said how old are you she was a bit shy at firut then I asked if she was 3 her mother said no 4 while little girl held up 4 fingers. Then I bent back down and said don't worry you will grow she then lit up like Christmas tree and began rambling like a normal 4 yr old only reason I guessed 3 is she didn't imidedetly talk when asked her a question and I have baby sat a lot so know normal 4 yr old behavior. She was just a bit more shy then most 4 yr olds however she left the store with a smile and the mother seemed happy that her daughter was smiling and practical ly skipped out the door. We all know the way a 4 yr old skips its half run. Talk to children and don't assue size eans age or that kids close in size are same age. Those under 6 feel so big when you talk to them

unforgiven said:

You should carry around confetti and when someone says something stupid like that throw the confetti in their face and walk away. 

LOVE IT!