Question

girl growing age and boy growing age comparisons

Answer 1

girls grow faster than boys, girls stops growing at the age of 19, and boys stop growing at the age of 21.

Answer 2

As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of "normal" regarding height, weight, and shape. Kids tend to get taller at a pretty steady pace, growing about 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) each year. When it comes to weight, kids gain about 4 to 7 lbs. (2 to 3 kg) per year until puberty starts. This is also a time when kids start to have feelings about how they look and how they're growing. Some girls may worry about being "too big," especially those who are developing early. Boys tend to be sensitive about being too short. Try to help your child understand that the important thing is not to "look" a certain way, but rather to be healthy. Kids can't change the genes that will determine how tall they will be or when puberty starts. But they can make the most of their potential by developing healthy eating habits and being physically active. Your doctor will take measurements at regular checkups, then plot your child's results on a standard growth chart to follow over time and compare with other kids the same age and gender. Helping Your Child Grow Normal growth — supported by good nutrition, enough sleep, and regular exercise — is one of the best overall indicators of a child's good health. Your child's growth pattern is largely determined by genetics. Pushing a child to eat extra food or greater than recommended amounts of vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients will not increase his or her height and may lead to weight problems. By accepting who your child is, you also help your child build self-acceptance.