My son hates being short.

I understand your point but it’s a bit harsh to imply that OP’s child son is a follower of Andrew Tate or future woman hater. There is nothing in the post to suggest that.

You and your husband are both short so I don't think that it's a medical issue with your son.

You know what, calling someone short as a derogatory thing is such a cheap shot and of course speaks more about the name caller than the person. Be more imaginative please. I taught a boy who eventually exploded with these comments. He was clever, sporty and good looking but of course reduced to his height by the less talented amongst the class. His mother, also v short like myself, went the 'You'll grow wait and see'route which I didn't agree wjth, much better to own it as many smaller men I know do and have never had issues with women or success but general. I have 2 ds, one particularly tall and strong at 13 and it is mad how much people comment on it, completely OTT on a daily basis, even commenting on his thighs fgs. My other ds is younger and v petite and fine boned almost. I know he will likely be much shorter but he is kind and bright and just a lovely person. He is confident too and my priority will be continuing to build this and as a pp described assuring him he's the perfect size for him! So far he is actually more self assured than the taller.

Not all women want someone taller. I'm 5'6 and my boyfriend is 5'5 and i love him to bits. Admittedly I initially didn't think I could be attracted to someone shorter than me but I was absolutely wrong and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.

Confidence in himself is key, its so hard at that age but if he can be happy in what he brings to the table it will attract girls

If your son grows up to be a decent man with a good personality, he will find someone who wants to be in a relationship with him. The fact that many women prefer taller men will just mean that some women won't want to date him, and so, like most of us, he won't have his pick of everyone. But just as is the case for girls and women who don't match societal ideals for physical appearance, yet still have relationships and happy lives, it needs to be accepted and the focus shifted to other aspects of life. If there is no medical intervention necessary, I think the focus needs to shift from hope of growing taller (which reinforces that being short is 'wrong') to things unconnected with height. Personality, achievements and so on and build self esteem that way.

Tall people have issues as well:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/575fb18d8cf0041d

How "very sporty"? Intense training can delay growth. I've witnessed this quite a few times with elite gymnasts...¨

I do absolutely think that you should consult a specialist. If there is something wrong (and I am not saying there is), you'll know that you tried everything to give your son appropriate medical care.

Anyhow, you are about 3 cm below the UK's average height for women and your DH is a good bit shorter than the average male. It is therefore absolutely possible (possible, not certain) that your son will be a bit shorter than his father. Try to instill some confidence in him.

my youngest didn't shoot up until he hit 15 and here we are 8 months later and he is about 5ft9, I am 5ft 3 and his dad was about 5ft8

Yes, my nephew missed the boat. His family is very, very much 'just get on with it' people, there is nothing you can do about it. It was too late when he begged his family for help, although the Dr did try in case there was a chance.

Tests showed that my son's hormones were within normal ranges, his bone density was fine etc, my son had ADHD and we had been told that the medication he needed could stunt end height. We were finding out if he could counter this with growth hormones, the (height) Dr we saw recommended he didn't take ADHD meds until after he had a growth spurt/reached puberty.

Tom Hardy is 5’8/5’9 - a lot of leading men are that sort of height as it looks great on camera next to gorgeous women!

See i wouldn't have said 5ft 2.5 is short for 14. My middle son probably that height around 14 and he hasn't got comments about his height.

There is very good evidence that short people live longer. Also short people have better "skeletal health" FWOABW. They don't get bad backs and sore knees as much.

He's won the lottery.

Nothing fits - I have disproportionately short arms and legs

All the shelves are too high/deep

I can't apply for certain jobs

For certain lab jobs, I've had to drag platforms and stools around to work in fume cupboards and even then, my arms are too short to work with the equipment

Everything takes far more effort and planning

I've got ladders and stools to get around my own kitchen

I'm not even a dwarf, but life is hard when you don't fit the 'average mould'

At 14, he may still grow. And if not - there are advantages in short height for men - like physical strength. Encourage him to take up weight lifting and martial arts.

I think try to ignore Tinder bringing in height filters. If you are a tall lady they are essential. (Lady over 6ft wouldn't feel comfortable being with guy who's 5 ft).

Try to boost how self esteem with hobbies, and support good nutrition (lots of protein and awesome diet).

Hopefully he will grow, but if not try to reassure him that every teenager has insecurities about themselves.

My son wasn't there when I gave that information but you have no idea how the bullying was affecting him and what he was doing to cope.

Human growth hormones are only effective in children with HGH disorders

thats not true. the NHS can help with some issues.

My son didn't get growth hormones after testing (the private doctor helped us to get the tests on the NHS, except for one blood test). We were given advice on how to support his due growth spurt (which wasn't much of a spurt)
My nephew did get prescribed growth hormones at 17, and they didn't work.

Nope

Female, shorter than my 5'2" mum

My son was always smallest in hus class till he was about 15, but is now about 5'9" , and his stunning female partner is a 6ft blonde...🤣