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My son is 12.8 years old between 5'10" and 6'0" 175 lbs i am 6'3" there is only one member of the entire family under 6'1". is he done growing?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Growing: At 13 he is probably just getting into his adolescent growth spurt. He may end up taller than you.

Answered 3/5/2014

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Stand back: Still has pubertal ; post-pubertal growth spurts ahead of him.

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Probably not: Most males will grow till @ age 18 give or take a year. He will grow until his growth plates seal over.

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