Am I at my max height?

Question:

Im 17 and a half, and Im about 5'6. Compared to my friends, Im really short as most of them are 5'10+. Im about as tall as my dad, and a lil taller than my mom, but my doctor says he thinks I still have time to grow and all of my brothers are 6+ feet tall. I ask, though, because I havent grown in over a year. Im worried that Ill be this short for the rest of my life, right now it is ruining my self esteem and I cant even date anyone anymore because I always compare myself height-wise to them, and it ruins me.

Answers:
You'll probably grow some more, but you need to eat right, get plenty of exercise and rest/sleep, do NOT smoke, etc.
If you don't grow anymore, that's okay, just be happy with who you are. As far as dating, you have one distinct advantage over your taller friends, you can look you date in the eye (assuming that she is as tall as you). Don't waste time worrying about something that won't change overnight. Have fun, this is the time of your life when you don't have too much responsibility so enjoy yourself while you can. College/senior year of high school, should be a great time in your life. After saying all of that, I do still think that you'll grow some more, especially since your brothers are all 6' and taller.

it would help to know if your male or female........guys grow to about age 24......my son didnt' grow for a while then he was at college for 7 months and even my neighbor noticed he was taller.

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