im 17 and my current height is 5'9, will i reach 6 feet?

by krlly
(Sweden)

My mom is 5’2 and father's 5'7. I hope I still have till 20 ‘cos I’m working my ass off right now to increase my height.

My mother's brother is tall (5'11) so is her father and sister. So genes come from there right?

Anyway, how tall will I be in 3 years?


Reply:

Nobody knows whose genes you have. 5’9 is already an impressive height. Also, it is not necessary a condition you must grow until the age of 20. It may be more or less.

It is usually about 6 years from the onset of puberty.

Now, unfortunately life is not as simple and it doesn’t follow linear rules. Some grow more – some less. For you it is important to realize how lucky you already are. Imagine you would be born as a dwarf. Would you care about 6’ or more? You would be happy with 5’7.

Life is different for all beings. None are same. You have to except this fact. You will find in life nothing is guaranteed. I don’t want to give you a wrong answer just because you would like to hear it.

It is very likely you will reach your 6’. Read the article How Tall Will I Be? and pay special attention to ‘growth plates’ under heading "How do I know I stopped growing?"; that’s the only thing proven. If they are opened – there will be further growth. Your doctor can tell you from an X-ray.
Let’s hope your wishes will fulfil.