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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 14 yr old is 5’3 and desperately wants to be taller and is concerned he won’t get to at least 5’9. His dad is 6’1 but I am 5’0. The doctor predicts based on his growth chart 5’6 to 5’7. How rough is it for teens/men on the shorter side? He is not only concerned with sports but dating (e.g. girls like taller boys). I so far have told him that he can’t control how tall he will be and that he isn’t done growing and that when he achieves his full height (whatever it is) that his character, personality and efforts in life are more important in life than height. [/quote] He can control it a little. He needs to get a lot of sleep--they grow when they are asleep. Get his bed and wake time on a schedule; very important. Also, don't have him overexert on weights. The energy needs to go to his height, not repairing muscles. When he's not growing any more, he can then concentrate on muscle.[/quote]
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