Eldest ds was 16 in April and is a perfectly normal 5'11" or 181cm and weighs 88kgs - fit and active, but has a very big rugby players frame. He hasn't grown more than 1cm in the last 10-12 months. However, he does seem to have quite a bit of puppy fat compared with his peers although he eats a very balanced diet and always has done. Dad is 6'5". DS is quietly very upset that he appears to have stopped growing as he 'expected' to be 6' or more when older and I can't say anything to make him feel better . Is it true that most boys stop growing at 16? He seems to be hairily mature etc although his spotty phase seems to have started this summer and his hands are fairly small for his size. Does anyone out there have any words of comfort for him - would be hugely appreciated!
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