himy dance teahcer said the same thing. im almost 12 but last year she told me +mom what i needed. so i got a dancebelt + yes it is weird 2 wear. but u get used 2it. i dunno if it effects how kids grow. my stuff between my legs looks exsactly the same as last year when started get bigger. just hasnt grown more.all boys in ballet got 2have dancebelt tho. ur son needs 2get used 2it.[/i]