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How could be my growth plates be open even if my dad is 3 inches shorter than me?
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See below: Growth plates close at their own rate but usually between 14-16 and have no bearing on how tall or short your father is
Answered 5/16/2015
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Growth plates: Usually close at about 25 years of age but most people stop growing before the age of 18year
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