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How much taller will i grow im 17 at 6'0ft, my dad is 6'3ft and my mom 5'7ft?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Genetics: Hard to predict exactly when you will finally stop growing, since it is genetically predisposed. How tall were you when you were two years old? A good rule of thumb is that your final height will be twice that.

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Answered 10/16/2013

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