Most boys are done growing (height) by 16. People talk about boys growing until 20, but according to my kids’ doctors it’s quite uncommon.

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Anonymous wrote:He is a GREAT baseball player. Best on his current team. His fav sport is basketball though.

Sounds like he’s doing great and that his natural ability will help offset the size differential.

There’s nothing you can do about this.

I have a 5’4” 15 yo who’s also basically through puberty. He might not grow any more at all! But he’s a happy, healthy kid with lots of friends. Count blessings, and all that.

FYI - you're about 7-8 away from being done with puberty.

The bad parts (acne, voice change) may be over, but still lots more development to occur.

I’m fascinated by responses like this. How could you possibly know how long puberty will last for my son? Did you know that he started puberty at 10? Did you know that his pediatrician thinks he’s basically done and that he’s unlikely to grow much more? Did you know that both sides of his family are small?

I guess some people are really desperate to be anonymous experts on the internet.

Jesus H. Everyone has a hair trigger around here.

My comment was more that your body doesnt stop growing/developing into a man's body until your're in your late teens or early 20s.

There's absolutely nobody that was finished with development at age 14. I don't just mean height. I mean beard thickness, muscle mass, chest hair.

I wasn't attacking you, or your son. No need to come out guns blazing.

But maybe you're right. Maybe your son will have the exact same body at 15 that he will have at 25.

NP here. You've clearly hit a sore spot with PP, but as a mother of a 10 year old boy, I appreciate your insights.

You're welcome . And I'm the same poster that said I hit 5'11 at age 15, and thought I was destined to be 6'3. But I'm still 5'11 today, at age 40. But I didn't need to shave every day until about age 21 or 22, and didn't really pack on real muscle until 18 or 19.

But the other poster was right; my personal experience does not mean her son will follow the same path. I've just never seen anyone be done developing into their adult male body at age 15.

PP here again. Well, your post serves as a good reminder to me that puberty isn't just about height- lots of other changes too.

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Anonymous wrote:He is a GREAT baseball player. Best on his current team. His fav sport is basketball though.

Sounds like he’s doing great and that his natural ability will help offset the size differential.

There’s nothing you can do about this.

I have a 5’4” 15 yo who’s also basically through puberty. He might not grow any more at all! But he’s a happy, healthy kid with lots of friends. Count blessings, and all that.

FYI - you're about 7-8 away from being done with puberty.

The bad parts (acne, voice change) may be over, but still lots more development to occur.

I’m fascinated by responses like this. How could you possibly know how long puberty will last for my son? Did you know that he started puberty at 10? Did you know that his pediatrician thinks he’s basically done and that he’s unlikely to grow much more? Did you know that both sides of his family are small?

I guess some people are really desperate to be anonymous experts on the internet.

Jesus H. Everyone has a hair trigger around here.

My comment was more that your body doesnt stop growing/developing into a man's body until your're in your late teens or early 20s.

There's absolutely nobody that was finished with development at age 14. I don't just mean height. I mean beard thickness, muscle mass, chest hair.

I wasn't attacking you, or your son. No need to come out guns blazing.

But maybe you're right. Maybe your son will have the exact same body at 15 that he will have at 25.

NP here. You've clearly hit a sore spot with PP, but as a mother of a 10 year old boy, I appreciate your insights.

You're welcome . And I'm the same poster that said I hit 5'11 at age 15, and thought I was destined to be 6'3. But I'm still 5'11 today, at age 40. But I didn't need to shave every day until about age 21 or 22, and didn't really pack on real muscle until 18 or 19.

But the other poster was right; my personal experience does not mean her son will follow the same path. I've just never seen anyone be done developing into their adult male body at age 15.

Also google Mugsy Bogues for inspiration.

Google Spud Webb

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Anonymous wrote:He is a GREAT baseball player. Best on his current team. His fav sport is basketball though.

Sounds like he’s doing great and that his natural ability will help offset the size differential.

There’s nothing you can do about this.

I have a 5’4” 15 yo who’s also basically through puberty. He might not grow any more at all! But he’s a happy, healthy kid with lots of friends. Count blessings, and all that.

FYI - you're about 7-8 away from being done with puberty.

The bad parts (acne, voice change) may be over, but still lots more development to occur.

I’m fascinated by responses like this. How could you possibly know how long puberty will last for my son? Did you know that he started puberty at 10? Did you know that his pediatrician thinks he’s basically done and that he’s unlikely to grow much more? Did you know that both sides of his family are small?

I guess some people are really desperate to be anonymous experts on the internet.

Jesus H. Everyone has a hair trigger around here.

My comment was more that your body doesnt stop growing/developing into a man's body until your're in your late teens or early 20s.

There's absolutely nobody that was finished with development at age 14. I don't just mean height. I mean beard thickness, muscle mass, chest hair.

I wasn't attacking you, or your son. No need to come out guns blazing.

But maybe you're right. Maybe your son will have the exact same body at 15 that he will have at 25.

NP here. You've clearly hit a sore spot with PP, but as a mother of a 10 year old boy, I appreciate your insights.

Anonymous wrote:I get all that. My biggest concern is sports in hs. He loves playing sports. Loves loves. His height is going to put him at a disadvantage no matter his skill level. I do worry.

One of my friends is short, and he loves playing basketball and still plays on an adult rec league. Could he play on a varsity team in college? No. But he was fast and had hustle and was able to enjoy the game his entire life. Maybe your son can't play on the HS varsity team, depending on the high school, but there is likely to be somewhere that he can play if he loves the game. And there are other sports where height doesn't matter as much -- soccer, baseball, and hockey, for example.

I think your angst is silly. His life isn't over. There's no reason he can't be successful and happy.

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Anonymous wrote:He is a GREAT baseball player. Best on his current team. His fav sport is basketball though.

Sounds like he’s doing great and that his natural ability will help offset the size differential.

There’s nothing you can do about this.

I have a 5’4” 15 yo who’s also basically through puberty. He might not grow any more at all! But he’s a happy, healthy kid with lots of friends. Count blessings, and all that.

FYI - you're about 7-8 away from being done with puberty.

The bad parts (acne, voice change) may be over, but still lots more development to occur.

I’m fascinated by responses like this. How could you possibly know how long puberty will last for my son? Did you know that he started puberty at 10? Did you know that his pediatrician thinks he’s basically done and that he’s unlikely to grow much more? Did you know that both sides of his family are small?

I guess some people are really desperate to be anonymous experts on the internet.

Jesus H. Everyone has a hair trigger around here.

My comment was more that your body doesnt stop growing/developing into a man's body until your're in your late teens or early 20s.

There's absolutely nobody that was finished with development at age 14. I don't just mean height. I mean beard thickness, muscle mass, chest hair.

I wasn't attacking you, or your son. No need to come out guns blazing.

But maybe you're right. Maybe your son will have the exact same body at 15 that he will have at 25.

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Anonymous wrote:He is a GREAT baseball player. Best on his current team. His fav sport is basketball though.

Sounds like he’s doing great and that his natural ability will help offset the size differential.

There’s nothing you can do about this.

I have a 5’4” 15 yo who’s also basically through puberty. He might not grow any more at all! But he’s a happy, healthy kid with lots of friends. Count blessings, and all that.

FYI - you're about 7-8 away from being done with puberty.

The bad parts (acne, voice change) may be over, but still lots more development to occur.

I’m fascinated by responses like this. How could you possibly know how long puberty will last for my son? Did you know that he started puberty at 10? Did you know that his pediatrician thinks he’s basically done and that he’s unlikely to grow much more? Did you know that both sides of his family are small?

I guess some people are really desperate to be anonymous experts on the internet.

In the grand scheme of things, he will be much more comfortable on an airplane.

and that may be worth it

Anonymous wrote:My dad and adult brother are 5’6. I’m a woman and 5’1, and so are my mom and sister. We are all athletic but only my dad played varsity level college sports. Our family motto (for sports) is “I may be smaller than you, but I’m also meaner”. While mostly a joke, it’s a great reminder that determination counts for a lot in sports, and it’s good not to take yourself too seriously regardless of height. While short men do experience discrimination, it’s not such a big deal in the scheme of things.

And this is why people hate traveling with short women, yes in particular short women! Any short woman in your tour group is bound to be like this one. Pushy, nasty, no regard for other persons. This probably transfers to all aspects of life. Who cares if someone else is pulling out of the parking spot, they better get back in bcs I am doing it first. This is not a healthy attitude in any aspect of life, not even as a joke.

My dad and adult brother are 5’6. I’m a woman and 5’1, and so are my mom and sister. We are all athletic but only my dad played varsity level college sports. Our family motto (for sports) is “I may be smaller than you, but I’m also meaner”. While mostly a joke, it’s a great reminder that determination counts for a lot in sports, and it’s good not to take yourself too seriously regardless of height. While short men do experience discrimination, it’s not such a big deal in the scheme of things.

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Anonymous wrote:He is a GREAT baseball player. Best on his current team. His fav sport is basketball though.

Sounds like he’s doing great and that his natural ability will help offset the size differential.

There’s nothing you can do about this.

I have a 5’4” 15 yo who’s also basically through puberty. He might not grow any more at all! But he’s a happy, healthy kid with lots of friends. Count blessings, and all that.

FYI - you're about 7-8 away from being done with puberty.

The bad parts (acne, voice change) may be over, but still lots more development to occur.

OP - he's going to be fine and I really hope you are't projecting on your kid. Poor guy. Some people are short. My husband and kids are short - genetically so. My DH is successful and my two DSs are also smart.

And, both are good at sports. One would have loved to play basketball but sadly, height is actually a deterrent in this one case. The play ice hockey and tennis.

But all three men in my house (all done grow etc.ing now except the youngest and all below 5'6.) love sports, are good at their particular ones, and love to watch sports.

Anonymous wrote:OP, if your son is only 14 I would be very surprised if he was done growing. Most boys have not even come close to their final height at that age.

FWIW, the same thing happened to me. 5'11 at age 15. when into the doctor for an injury and they told me I was done growing. I didn't believe them cause all the men in my family are 6'2 or up.

But here I am, 25 years later. Still only 5'11.