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[quote=Anonymous]OP,

I taught K and first grade.  This is a tough call.  I don't know your son so I really cannot give advice.  I do believe it could be a maturity thing--but, I think I would have him privately tested to see if there are other issues.  If the school is recommending that he repeat, I think they should test him--but it is a little late in the year for that.
I personally think that an August birthday is a good candidate for repeating.  Does he seem mature in other ways?  Does he fit in with his friends?

Now, to your other question.  Years and years ago, I taught a child who was repeating first grade In the same school.  He was extremely tall for his age--he actually had a brother in fifth grade who was shorter than he was.  However, he was a very skinny child.

He was thrilled to be in first grade again!  I attribute this to his parents.  I wish I could tell you what they did, but I do know that it was presented to him as a very positive thing.  He was a delight.  He would brag --"Oh, I remember doing this last year in first grade."  He was enthusiastic.  He was happy. Perhaps, it was relief.

I am not saying this would happen with your son, but I do suggest that if you repeat him that you present it in this manner.

Frankly, with K as academic as it is these days, I would recommend repeating K rather than first.  However, if it is an Learning problem, he might get help more quickly in first grade.  If not, I really think I would repeat K.[/quote]

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