The data is in. Redshirting makes a difference. The kids get an advantage.

[Anonymous]

The data is in, and the experts agree that it’s a good idea to redshirt your child, because your child will be older and benefit.

Check this out: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C22JDwtuvUe/?igsh=NHdzZnNpbzAzd2hr

[Anonymous]

And you attach the MOST reliable source of information....Instagram.

NEXT.

[Anonymous]

My kid absolutely would have benefitted from redshirting (late July birthday). But then he also would have been a 5-2 ft 5th grader with size 11 shoes … so on balance I guess I am glad we did not redshirt.

[Anonymous]

Or we can age norm all the standardized test scores. So someone who can sit still for the lesson and test at age 7 is not getting an advantage over the barely 6 year old who still has the wiggles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And you attach the MOST reliable source of information....Instagram.

NEXT.

Um... 60 minutes, the experts within the video are credible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Or we can age norm all the standardized test scores. So someone who can sit still for the lesson and test at age 7 is not getting an advantage over the barely 6 year old who still has the wiggles.

Exactly. Also Teachers are human. In the very early years/grades they're gonna treat the older kids a bit better b/c they'll be easier..

[Anonymous]

That info. from Malcolm Gladwell has been out for years. Yes, it's obvious that being an older kid has an advantage. How is this news?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That info. from Malcolm Gladwell has been out for years. Yes, it's obvious that being an older kid has an advantage. How is this news?

It is news to people on the fence. If you can afford it, then why not do it???

[Anonymous]

There is more nuance that the link suggests when making a decision for an individual child. Average trends aren't always the best way to make important parenting decisions. The research also isn't entirely black and white. There are advantages of being young and learning from older students, and there are also disadvantages for a child who isn't challenged.

The field doesn't have the consensus that this thread suggests.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Or we can age norm all the standardized test scores. So someone who can sit still for the lesson and test at age 7 is not getting an advantage over the barely 6 year old who still has the wiggles.

A January 1st child could be redshirted and perhaps should be per this.

[Anonymous]

If waiting a few months is advantageous, then waiting 18 months must be even better, right? Why not redshirt for a couple of years? You would also be able to physically dominate the class, as well as mentally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is more nuance that the link suggests when making a decision for an individual child. Average trends aren't always the best way to make important parenting decisions. The research also isn't entirely black and white. There are advantages of being young and learning from older students, and there are also disadvantages for a child who isn't challenged.

The field doesn't have the consensus that this thread suggests.

Like what?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If waiting a few months is advantageous, then waiting 18 months must be even better, right? Why not redshirt for a couple of years? You would also be able to physically dominate the class, as well as mentally.

Seriously... this is not news. Has your young child ever played a sport with a kid 1+ years older? Come on. I guess the title is right though, the kids certainly do get an advantage. Whether you really believe that's best for children is another thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is more nuance that the link suggests when making a decision for an individual child. Average trends aren't always the best way to make important parenting decisions. The research also isn't entirely black and white. There are advantages of being young and learning from older students, and there are also disadvantages for a child who isn't challenged.

The field doesn't have the consensus that this thread suggests.

Like what?

You can reach academic milestones sooner when held to the same standards of older peers.

Learning how to overcome challenges and developing grit at a young age can be better than having things come easy. These skills are helpful as kids are older and already have strong skills because things haven't always been easy.

Being young can reduce the boredom of K-12 that older students may experience.

It really depends on the child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If waiting a few months is advantageous, then waiting 18 months must be even better, right? Why not redshirt for a couple of years? You would also be able to physically dominate the class, as well as mentally.

I think the farthest back a school would let you go is Jan1st, if you're doing it just for a redshirt advantage.