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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP:   Thanks, PPs -- so helpful.  We really don't dwell on or even bring up DS' height or size, but he will ask us whether it is possible that he will start and continue to grow more throughout high school and perhaps as late as college.   We know it is "possible," but it is helpful to hear stories, while anecdotal, that describe real-life experiences.    [/quote]

Hey OP - in school I was always the smallest (5th percentile).  Now as an adult, well, I'm 5'2".  I will say that after HS; I went on to college, was a Div I starter, served proudly in the military, got a masters, have a wonderful DW and beautiful DD, and have a great job as a financial analyst.  If your DS doesn't sprout up, yes he may have some challenges.  But is it a death sentence - no way.  Best of luck OP   [/quote]

OP, here...Yes, of course and thank you!  When DS asks, we respond it certainly is possible he will grow more, but we really try to communicate that it doesn't matter much.  It's not about growing "up" but about "growing up" and I would be thrilled to death if my son grew up to serve proudly in the military, support himself in a job he enjoys and have a family he describes as "wonderful."

DS is an athlete and feels that any chances of playing college sports depends on him growing, so it is interesting to hear you were a college starter.   [/quote]

13:58 here - I was a foil fencer.  I had a small target area that was hard to hit, and since I'm a short southpaw I attacked from unusual angles that a lot of guys weren't used to defending.  Actually, I got a late start with fencing, so if your DS is looking for a sport to do in college, maybe that's an idea.  Also, I have a friend who rowed for a university team, and she told me that a good coxswain is worth their weight in gold.  If there's a program nearby, it's something to consider.
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My tiny 13 yr old DS has been both a foil fencer and a coxswain! Both great sports. Now he does archery and height doesn't matter.[/quote]

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