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[quote=Anonymous]There are fanatics on both sides of the redshirting issue who may give you some extreme answers. Personally, I don’t think there is a “right” answer.

Every kid is different and their parents know them best.  Moreover, every kids have different strengths and weaknesses.  Social, academic, and physical development all happen independently, at their own pace.

Redshirting, like most of life’s decisions, involves trade-offs.  I think both you and your husband have valid arguments.  Whichever way you choose, there may be times when you second guess your decision, but recognize that if you’d gone the other  way, a specific problem might have worked out better, but there’d almost certainly be other problems that would still have you second guessing yourselves.  Whatever you decide, if problems arise later, DON’T BLAME EACH OTHER.  You both have your child’s best interest at heart, and nobody has a crystal ball.

Talk to your child’s preschool teacher, maybe your local elementary, and most importantly, trust your gut (and your husband’s).

As a June birthday, I sometimes wonder if things would’ve been easier for me, personally, if I’d been redshirted.  Even so, things turned out fine.  FWIW (and since I’ve never met your child, it’s not worth much), I’d probably be inclined to redshirt if I were in your place.   That doesn’t mean that it’s any better than the alternative.

I think whichever way you choose, your son will turn out great because you and your husband care enough about him to struggle with decisions like this.
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