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I completely understand your frustration, OP.
Please don't lump all redshirted kids together, however.

Redshirting is one of the first thing pediatricians and parents think about when their child has unspecified but very real challenges. The thinking is that they need more time to mature. And then perhaps they are fine where they are, or become bored, or the issues crystallize and a diagnosis with specific treatment becomes possible.

The problem with our educational system is that it is too rigid. Children's development is not linear and not everyone develops at the same rate. I have particular issue with MCPS's policy to never* repeat or skip ahead. My own child repeated AND skipped ahead in MCPS, but his case was very complex. I know it is extremely rare, however, and that other children who desperately need such an accommodation are denied it.

I think redshirting is becoming too frequent, but it should remain as one of the possible options on a case-by-case basis, and that repeating grades and skipping ahead should also be options as well.

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