The science behind how short parents have tall kids – after Gary Barlow’s tall son sparks meltdown

IF someone has tall parents, you’d expect them to have tall kids.

And if they’re on the shorter side, it’s likely their children will be too, right?

instagram/@officialgarybarlowGary Barlow with his son Daniel (left), daughter Daisy and wife Dawn (right)[/caption] TwitterDaniel is understood to be 6ft 2in, while Gary is 5ft 7in[/caption]

Not necessarily. While genetics play a key role in determining your height, there’s a bit more to it.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, a GP and clinical director at patient.info...