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It is absolutely normal for girls to be taller than boys at the age of 12. Girls hit their growth spurts before boys do. If you look at sixth or seventh grade school pictures, the tallest kids are usually girls.

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Are boys taller than girls?

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Are girls taller thaen boys?

On average, boys tend to be taller than girls due to genetic and hormonal differences. However, there is a wide range of heights within both genders, and individual differences can vary greatly. Thus, it is not accurate to say that all girls are taller than all boys.


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Are boys usually taller than girls?

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Are girls taller than some boys?

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Why are boys taller than girls?

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