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Ignoring all the crazy comments, here are a few suggestions.

(I also have a son who's a puberty late bloomer and has a baby face and has a fair complexion....so I feel your pain)

- definitely get some more calories in him and get him into weight training
- evaluate the haircut - mine looks "older" in certain haircuts
- how's the wardrobe? Clothes that are too small/too big can make a kid look smaller, younger, etc.
- make sure he's eating lots of protein, getting sleep, and getting vitamin D - these things promote growth.[/quote]

OP here, thanks.  He eats a lot already, but your suggestion on weight training is a good one. I will try to get him connected with a personal trainer for a few sessions this summer.  
I think his haircut is good, I have seen him get compliments on it from peers (it's a short haircut on the longer side).
The wardrobe is somewhat of an issue.  The clothes themselves are fine (mostly athletic clothing from Old Navy and Gap), but he is wearing shorts that I think are a size too small, despite having pairs the size up.  He doesn't want me to, but I may donate them soon.  The tops are a bit tough.  Men's S is the correct length but a bit baggy, boys XXL is the correct width but slightly short and not ideal in the shoulders.  Will have to keep searching.
Thanks for the vitamin D suggestion - will get and figure out how much.[/quote]

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