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My son is small for 12 (4'11).i am 5'2 and dad is over 6'2. his peers are bigger and growing.his growth plates haven't started closing. will he grow?
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He should: With the heights you listed for mom/dad he should grow to 5'10.5 based on genetics alone. He should grow some for at least the next 3-5 years.
Answered 11/22/2017
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