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[quote=Anonymous]The children I know who were redshirted at later dates, tended to be redshirted specifically for sports, although sometimes for admittance purposes.

My child is close in age to your child, and my child would take the idea of being held back as a personal blow. A friend recently redshirted his son (repeated 5th grade after changing schools) and his son didn't care - his son was redshirted for sports purposes. Consider what opinion your child might have. Definitely discuss it with your child before you do it.

If your child is academically on target, I'd be cautious. When they spend such a long day in school, it is awful to be bored. Children mature at different rates. My child's among the youngest and yet physically one of the more mature. One of my child's good friends at school is among the oldest, and socially among the least mature (close to my child's level). As puberty strikes, those elements can change radically.

If your child is on board, if you're confident your child will not be bored by academics due to being held back, and redshirting will give you an improved chance at a much wanted school, I can maybe see doing it. I'd try to stay on-grade first, however.[/quote]

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