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Why Is My Nine Year Old Sister Stronger And Taller Than Me? 

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Pippa Corbett answered
Being the shortest of 3 sisters, let me tell you I know exactly how you feel.

The reason your sister is stronger and taller than you probably has something to do with one of the following things:

  • Genetics
  • Development
Why is my sister bigger and stronger than me?

Growing up, I always resented the fact that my sister was able to push me about because of her height and strength advantage.

Although you might think that, as sisters, you should have a very similar appearance - let me be the one to tell you this isn't always the case!

Genetics is all about the random selection of genes. Your mom and dad both contributed genes that had an influence on who you are, what you look like, how tall you'll grow etc...

Whilst siblings might share some genes, they'll also end up with different ones too.

My siblings are taller than me!
Another likely reason is development. Everyone develops at a different rate, and this includes all physical aspects.

Whilst your sister might seem like a giraffe at the moment, what's to say you won't have a growth spurt soon?

When I was younger, I was always envious of my sister's chest - my boobs looked like mosquito bites in comparison!

This all changed once I hit 17-18 because I was a late developer.

Whilst I'm not considering a breast reduction, I'd say I've more than 'filled out' over the years.
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Anonymous answered

If your mom is strong and tall, that's why. I always wondered why my sister that is 8 years younger than me has always been 6 inches taller than me and alot stronger than me, when we compare the top of my head is at the bottom of her bust. When she wears heels the top of my head is equivelant to the top of her bum. It's embarassing, IK.

Eleanor jones Profile
Eleanor jones answered
Siblings can inherit different genes for tallness/smallness and even for strength.

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