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Am I in some kind of "growth pause"?

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You are also taller than most of the Asian guys in my neighborhood - you probably won't ever be tall enough to be the center on a basketball team. But 5'9" is the average height of the average American male between the ages of 20 and 40, so you will likely end up a little beyond that.
The best things you can do to optimize your physical condition are a good diet, exercise and adequate rest. And avoid the negatives - smoking, vaping, drugs, junk food and being a couch potato.
Do you want to share why you are concerned?

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All of my friends are becoming talle and I want to keep up, my insecurities are growing because of that. Could you tell me, is my height completely determined by my parents genetics or can I still grow?

@sueinmn please help me. My dad is 6 and mom 5 6.5 i havent grown since i was 14 and today im 15.3 i also started at 11.5-12.5 and grew fast up till 14. Am i truly done forever? I wish to reach 6 feet or above if still possible. My maternal grandfather is 6 2.5 and everyone else in moms family is in the 5 10-6 3 range