advice

[Brilo]

hi im 16 and about 5ft8
i just wanted some reassurance really.
well i just wanted to know if im going to get any taller my dads only 5ft7 and my mums 5ft6.
also another problem i have is how young i look i defiantely look at least 1-2 years below 16 i no there is no answer for when im going to start to look older just maybe some1 who has been thru the same problem can give me some advice

some information about me that may help to answer the question
i have armpit hair not thick yet but noticicable
and pubes which are dense
i have to shave frequently to remove hair under my nose
not much leg hair but still distinct

[WilliamOrtego]

You just may be a late bloomer. And if you want to jump start your facial hair, shave your entire face even if there's no hair, it'll remove the peach fuzz and make it start to grow in thicker.
I knew this boy two years ago who had never shaved before but his peach fuzz was long, it had no color like peach fuzz has, so someone asked why not shave it and your beard will start growing.
So there's my advice for that.
Oh and about your height, everyone is different and how are we to know whether you're going to grow any more or not, some people reach their full height earlier than others.

[Brilo]

ty anymore advice would be welcome
i find it hard to share personal things like this with family as i find it embarissing

[WilliamOrtego]

Me too, I've always been shy about this stuff with family.

Hmm well if you don't like body hair maybe you got he big end of the stick and aren't going to have much. :]

[crazycoller]

your height has more to do with genetics, if both your parents are about your size you may be done growing. But if there are other tall people in your family, ex uncles, aunts, or grandparents, you may still have a chance to grow- I'm already 1" taller than my dad, and like 5" taller than my mom and my uncle is like 4 inches taller than me. I'm still growin. As for the rest you probably are just developing in those areas later. Everyone develops differently. Just give it some time and you'll begin looking more older.

[pontiacdriver]

hi im 16 and about 5ft8
i just wanted some reassurance really.
well i just wanted to know if im going to get any taller my dads only 5ft7 and my mums 5ft6.

Call me crazy, but 5'8 is an excellent height if you ask me, and it is impressive that you have beat your parents. Even if you stop growing today your height is the average for American males, and you are definitely not a pygmy by any stretch of the imagination. Your height is perfect as it is really easy to buy clothes for guys of your height as once one gets past the six foot range getting some sizes can be hard. Also, folks who are shorter than you can have a hard time with clothing as well. Basically, you are fine, and your height is great. Don't get discouraged if your friends are super tall as the reality is that you are right on the money in terms of average with your height.


also another problem i have is how young i look i defiantely look at least 1-2 years below 16 i no there is no answer for when im going to start to look older just maybe some1 who has been thru the same problem can give me some advice

You know, there are folks who are much older than you who have this problem, and you are not alone. Looking younger is not a bad thing, and you might really start looking older when you hit your twenties. I know it can get really annoying when folks treat you like a little kid, but that is the fact of life especially for someone of your age. Just be realistic with your expectations as at least you are not short, and you sound like you are developed for your age. I have seen 16 year olds who barely have started puberty and who look like they are in junior high. At least you do not have it that bad, and nearly everyone your age has your problem even if they do not want to admit it.

some information about me that may help to answer the question
i have armpit hair not thick yet but noticicable
and pubes which are dense
i have to shave frequently to remove hair under my nose
not much leg hair but still distinct

If you get anything out of this post, then know that hair is a pain. If hair was not a pain, then there would not be so many posts around here with folks asking how to shave pubes and other areas. Your development for hair is fine, and be thankful you do not have to deal with so much of it. I think there are a lot of folks who would much rather be like you as hair brings out a lot more body maintenance. In short, you are fine in the hair area as there are plenty of developed guys who are not hairy. Also, the hairless look for guys seems to be in fashion as those WWE wrestlers are great examples.

[roflofl]

a lot of people develope in different ways

[Spoookster]

i look wayyyyy younger than i am.. :)))

[The Madman]

hi im 16 and about 5ft8
i just wanted some reassurance really.
well i just wanted to know if im going to get any taller my dads only 5ft7 and my mums 5ft6.



Ur 16 and ur 5ft8"?

THEN PITY ME! You will most likely get taller.

I .... Am... 6... Foot!

I... Am... 15... Years.... Old! ARG. I Want To be A bit smaller PLEASE!