Read this in HINDI. I have a 12-year old son who is into playing badminton and squash. His coach makes him perform squats on a regular basis. I am afraid that performing squats will stunt my child s growth. Is it true that squats can stunt growth? Query answered by fitness expert Roshni Shah. That squatting stunts a child s growth is a common notion. But if your 12-year old wants to perform squats do not stop him as squatting will not stunt his growth. In fact it will in fact help him build healthy muscles and bones and make