Core Viewpoint - The article addresses common misconceptions regarding children's height growth and provides expert advice on how parents can support their children's growth effectively [1][2][3][4][5][6][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Group 1: Misconceptions and Truths - Misconception 1: Tall parents will have tall children. Truth: Height is influenced by genetics but also by environmental factors, with studies showing that genetic factors account for approximately 80% of height in Western populations and 65% in Asian populations [2]. - Misconception 2: A child is short because they are "late bloomers." Truth: Only 2.0%-2.5% of children experience delayed puberty, and most children with this condition do not exceed their parents' height [3]. - Misconception 3: Being shorter than peers means a child has dwarfism. Truth: "Short stature" is defined as being below the 3rd percentile for height, and not all children who are shorter than their peers meet this criterion [4]. - Misconception 4: A larger bone age means a child will stop growing soon. Truth: Bone age is a dynamic measure and a single test cannot predict future height [5]. - Misconception 5: Administering growth hormones will solve height issues. Truth: Growth hormones should only be used under medical supervision and are not effective for all children [6][8]. Group 2: Recommendations for Parents - Regularly monitor height and weight, and create growth charts to track trends over time [9]. - Create a healthy growth environment by ensuring a balanced diet, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and sufficient outdoor activity for vitamin D synthesis [10][11][12]. - Encourage a positive psychological environment by fostering self-esteem and avoiding undue pressure regarding height [13]. - Seek medical advice promptly if any growth abnormalities are observed, including assessments of bone age and hormone levels [14].