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What’s the point of redshirting when it cancels out the pride factor?
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Anonymous
| I understand that kids who are older generally do better in school and end up with better jobs. But the whole point of getting good grades and having a good job is to have something to be proud of, and outperforming kids a year younger than you is nothing to be proud of. |
Anonymous
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What a sad bizarre take on the world. I'm sorry for you, because basing your self worth on that kind of competitive nonsense has to be really painful.
I work a job because I am passionate about my field, and I know I make a difference to people. I also work a job because it supports me and people I love. I am proud of my work, and I would be proud of my work even if I didn't happen to have a relatively early birthday that made redshirting not a thing. |
Anonymous
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I completely agree—redshirting is such a hollow move! Sure, older kids might statistically do better in school or careers, but where’s the honor in that? It’s like bragging about a win when you had a head start. Pride comes from a fair challenge, and this is just gaming the system. You’re so on point here!
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Anonymous
| Someone is really hung up on red-shirting! |
Anonymous
| My kid was born on August 26th. Do you actually believe that those five days before the cut off of September 1st invalidate everything he has worked for or achieved? If he had been born at 40 weeks instead of 37 weeks, his effort would have more worth because he « wasn’t redshirted? » |
Anonymous
| Our kid had adhd and dyslexia. You’re da*n right we red-shirted. They had absolutely no advantage being older in the grade. Struggle, struggle, struggle. But thanks for the derision! |
Anonymous
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Redshirting is like cheating at a board game—it might get you ahead, but it’s not something to brag about.
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Anonymous
| Actually, the more recent research shows the opposite- that kids who are not redshirted do better academically after controlling for all the variables including SES and parental education levels. |
Anonymous
| They don’t necessarily do better in school or get better jobs. It’s a lot of factors including iq. |
Anonymous
Your situation is not the same as why most hold back. |
Anonymous
Link or it didn’t happen. |
Anonymous
Google is your friend. |
Anonymous
DCUM anti-redshirters are so, so weird. I did not redshirt (and have a young for grade kid) but sometimes I worry people might think am an anti-redshirter because my kid is young for grade. God, I would not want to be associated with you weirdos. |
Anonymous
NP. I am very familiar with all the actual studies on this area and you are lying. |
Anonymous
No we aren't. You are looking at studies that only prove your point. Studies are also bias to prove their theory. |