I am 19 and all my family has beards I don't have and I don't know what to do

Some men don't grow much facial hair. If it doesn't grow at all, you might just be one of those men. Also, the more you shave, the faster and thicker the hair will grow in.

There are also some links on the bottom of this page to questions that have been about beard growth. You might want to click on them and see what the answers have been.

Genetics and hormones are the major determinants of an individual's beard development. The timetable varies widely among individuals. Some may develop fully mature beard growth in the teen years, while others may not do so until their late twenties. If you have any concerns, you should consult a physician or a dermatologist.