why do people catch up to you if you are tall?

Question

If your already tall, then why do certain people catch up to your height? well im 13 and 5'6 and a half, i dont get it would i still grow? or.....

Answer 1

I stopped growing when I was fifteen. I was taller than most boys I knew at 13, but by 15, I was a shorty and they were all pushing six feet. . .

Puberty hits us all at different times. Girls often grow before guys, but that's just a general guideline, because everyone is different. Certain people will "catch up" to your height, because their hormones will eventually trigger a growth spurt. Your hormones might have triggered first, but if their genes dictate that your friend is going to be 6' and your genes say you'll be 5'8" well then they are going to get taller than you.

If you're thirteen, you're probably still going to grow some more. Check your family history; if you have lots of really tall relatives, then you've probably got more growing to do!

Answer 2

It depends on whether the people catching up to you are male or female. Males usually start to go through their growth spurt around this time. You are very tall for your age and good for you!! If you feel awkward, no worries. They'll catch up to you.

Answer 3

you will not reach your full height until you are at least 18 or 19. genetics is a huge part so look to your relatives

Answer 4

It depends on your genes. Like how tall your parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents etc. That should give you an idea of how tall you're gonna be.

Answer 5

You usually grow until you are 20 or so. It's all in your genes.

Answer 6

you will keep growing until you are 21 like everyone else

Answer 7

yes you will, have patience