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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]That’s an average height at that age. See an endocrinologist if you are worried.

It’s definitely not, especially for a kid with tall parents, and the issue is that he has zero signs of puberty.[/quote]

NP here.  It's somewhat below average, but not extraordinarily so.  My son is also almost 14, and is 5'4".  He's in the 40th percentile for height, as is his best friend whose dad is 6'2" (a few months older than DS).  
OP, when you say zero signs of puberty, what do you mean?  My son's first sign of puberty was armpit hair, which I would not have noticed if he had not given me a hug at the beach (he is blonde).  His voice began to change shortly thereafter.[/quote]

When I say zero I mean he is in all ways like a child. Absolutely no signs at all.[/quote]

NP: but how can you know this? The first signs are testicular enlargement and then a bit of pubic hair. I can’t imagine you still see him unclothed or would discuss such things? I believe if there are truly NO signs as described- not even testicular enlargement, then the ped will send him for a workup as that is officially considered “delayed” at age 14 (I think). But- he may have those signs and you are unaware. [/quote]

He does not have those signs.[/quote]

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