Maci Currin is 17 years old and lives in Texas, USA. Last week Maci was recognised as a world record holder; she has the longest female legs in the world. Her right leg is 134.3cm long and her left leg is 135.3cm long. Maci’s height is 6ft 10 inches. The photo shows Maci with her Mum.
Here is a great film of Maci being interviewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAsvK6XzLAY
Maci says she knew she was different at pre-school. She was taller than everyone else; “I thought, hmm, something is different.” Mum says she is proud of Maci; “She never tried to hide her height or her beauty.”
Maci says there are some difficulties; she finds it hard to get in to some cars, buy clothes and sometimes bangs her head on doorways; but there are also advantages, for example, she is a fantastic volleyball player. She says pros of having long legs are that you are unique; you have something different.”
Maci has a message for people with people who look different; “Don’t hide it – embrace it!”. She now wants to inspire others who feel different. “Height is a gift; you shouldn’t be ashamed that you are tall.”
- why did some children bully Maci in school? (they didn’t understand about difference, they thought everyone should be the same) How do you think those children feel now?
- How did Maci deal with the bullying? (she says she stopped caring what people thought of her and once she stopped caring she wasn’t affected by anything.) What do you think of that strategy, what else could Maci have done?
- Mum says everyone in the family is tall; “Everybody except for me!” so who might feel like an outsider in the family home? How do you think Maci’s family make sure Mum does not feel left out?
- what does that show about who can feel an outsider? (everyone can – we can all feel left out)
- Why is Mum so proud of Maci; is it just because she has a world record?
- Maci likes being unique and having “something different,” why?
- what can we learn from Maci?
- why is this a story of hope?
- Why is this about no outsiders?
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