Why is redshirting so common around here?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son has a September birthday and we're starting him on time. He will turn 5 right after he starts kindergarten. Someone has to be the youngest. Redshirting absent any compelling special need is ridiculous and insecure.

Redshirting is NOT about "being the youngest." It's about an individual child's readiness for an environment that isn't really age appropriate.

I was the youngest and would have had no issue with any of my kids being the youngest. One of my kids needed the extra year so he will be on the older side. If he was ready I wouldn't have had any trouble sending him on time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I completely agree that there are downsides to r.s.'ing too. My bottom line is that no one should be 7 in kindergarten for reasons other than LD, SN, etc.

Ok, thank goodness my SN kid meets your 'bottom' line. On top of dealing with our therapies I am grateful that I need not worry about offending you.

What the hell is wrong with you people?
Why does an older kid in class bother you? Because you think your genius kid will not be as much of a genius.

Why are you offended by a post that does not apply to you at all?

[Anonymous]

The last few posts genuinely surprise me. You guys really don't see a problem with an age difference of two or more years in a kindergarten class? Seriously?

[Anonymous]

No one has the right to have a 'bottom' line about the age of kids in a PUBLIC school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son has a September birthday. He will be in K for only a few weeks before he turns 6. Is that ok with you?

Same here. Preemie twins born mid sept who should have been born mid Oct. let me know if it's OK that they start kindergarten and turn 6 right away.

Ass.

We have the same situation, only a bigger gap - Born in July, due in Oct. No way am I not keeping him with the grade he should have been with had he been born at the proper gestational age. Preemies already have so many things going against them. Criticize me all you want. I really don't care

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one has the right to have a 'bottom' line about the age of kids in a PUBLIC school.

Everyone has the right to have a bottom line about the age of kids in a PUBLIC school. Doesn't mean they'll win that argument, but we're all allowed to believe that certain ages and age discrepancies are inappropriate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The last few posts genuinely surprise me. You guys really don't see a problem with an age difference of two or more years in a kindergarten class? Seriously?

The minute you start going on about 2+ year age differences is the minute you lose a great deal of credibility. If you can speak as to the actual likely age range, including the distribution and clustering of the average ages, perhaps we can have a more rational conversation.

[Anonymous]

Oh, so its just a way to judge other parents who make different choices than you. Sure- you are entitled to that. But why bother?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The last few posts genuinely surprise me. You guys really don't see a problem with an age difference of two or more years in a kindergarten class? Seriously?

Two years? WTF?

My son has an August 27th birthday. So either he's slightly younger than the class average or slightly older - not two years older. In his particular K class he is only 11 months older than the youngest child. Theoretically he could be 13 months older I suppose, but not two years.

He's also short and a little innocent/immature for his age - he fits in perfectly with this age group. The kids in our neighborhood who are a year ahead are way bigger and more "street smart."

So no I don't see a problem with this at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one has the right to have a 'bottom' line about the age of kids in a PUBLIC school.

Everyone has the right to have a bottom line about the age of kids in a PUBLIC school. Doesn't mean they'll win that argument, but we're all allowed to believe that certain ages and age discrepancies are inappropriate.

So talk to your school board and change the policy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son has a September birthday and we're starting him on time. He will turn 5 right after he starts kindergarten. Someone has to be the youngest. Redshirting absent any compelling special need is ridiculous and insecure.

Redshirting is NOT about "being the youngest." It's about an individual child's readiness for an environment that isn't really age appropriate.

I was the youngest and would have had no issue with any of my kids being the youngest. One of my kids needed the extra year so he will be on the older side. If he was ready I wouldn't have had any trouble sending him on time.

Sure, if your child is delayed or has special needs, absolutely hold them back. That's not really what this discussion is about, though, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son has a September birthday and we're starting him on time. He will turn 5 right after he starts kindergarten. Someone has to be the youngest. Redshirting absent any compelling special need is ridiculous and insecure.

Redshirting is NOT about "being the youngest." It's about an individual child's readiness for an environment that isn't really age appropriate.

I was the youngest and would have had no issue with any of my kids being the youngest. One of my kids needed the extra year so he will be on the older side. If he was ready I wouldn't have had any trouble sending him on time.

Sure, if your child is delayed or has special needs, absolutely hold them back. That's not really what this discussion is about, though, right?

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son has a September birthday and we're starting him on time. He will turn 5 right after he starts kindergarten. Someone has to be the youngest. Redshirting absent any compelling special need is ridiculous and insecure.

Redshirting is NOT about "being the youngest." It's about an individual child's readiness for an environment that isn't really age appropriate.

I was the youngest and would have had no issue with any of my kids being the youngest. One of my kids needed the extra year so he will be on the older side. If he was ready I wouldn't have had any trouble sending him on time.

Sure, if your child is delayed or has special needs, absolutely hold them back. That's not really what this discussion is about, though, right?

But my child isn't delayed and has no special needs?

[Anonymous]

Then you are red shirting WHY?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Then you are red shirting WHY?

Obviously, because some other kid needs to be the youngest.