Anonymous wrote:i have heard that that is a trend of holding back boys with later birthdays? is this seem to be the norm for this area? if so, how does one go about doing so and why? am i at a disadvantage if i choose not to hold my son back? does that mean that he will then be 1 1/2 younger than those that have been held back?

I have two boys both with late Sep. birthdays. My oldest was more than ready my second not so much. It had nothing to do with their ability to learn the material but more with their maturity and confidence level. I held my second son another year and I am happy that I did. He is a completely different child and I know it was the extra year that gave him the confidence to be the successful 1st grader that he now is.

I would speak with his pre-k teachers and ask for their assessment. Studies show that boys don't show problems until middle school which can be worse than u keeping him back another year now.

Anonymous wrote:

Melody94 wrote:There is a RainForest Cafe in Tysons Corner if she wants to go there.

nope, that one closed some time ago

Probably because the food was so awful and over priced. Sorry.

My kids went to St. Charles School in Arlington, VA.... and loved it so much they now are in the K - 8 school. Their Pr-K starts for ages 3. Great teachers!!!

There is a RainForest Cafe in Tysons Corner if she wants to go there.