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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My issue with these threads is they often draw stories of...and then my son grew and was taller than all the other boys in the land!

Some boys are just short.  50 percent of them won't hit 5-9.  Different issue than late puberty of course, but even some of the late puberty boys will just be short.  And yes, this will affect many sports.  I think it's so important to help boys know this is both possible and perfectly fine and they will thrive.  There are many things to do other than competitive sports in high school and beyond and sports can be enjoyed at a recreational level too.[/quote]

OP here.

I get this but it's not about final adult height but really about late puberty. Personally, I think he looks fine for his age. Sure, maybe a little young and small but not dramatically so. It's my DS who is having the problems with it. There has been a lot of ink spilled over the impact of boys and late puberty.

I'm average height for a woman and DH is 6'4". We have zero illusions about DS being 6' or taller and that's certainly not an interest or concern.
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OP, when did you and your DH hit puberty?  It’s highly heritable so that could be a factor here too.  I think it’s fine to see a ped endocrinologist sooner if you’d like rather than wait for the pediatrician to recheck him in 6 months. [/quote]

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