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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]haven't read all of this thread, but wanted to give my opinion.  Have a child with an august birthday, and waiting until age 6 to start kindergarten- this has nothing to do with sports, and nothing to do with any other child, and goes far beyond being ready for kindergarten- i couldn't care less how my child does compared to others- [b]what i do care about is what is expected of kids today academically.  Its not appropriate, its too much too fast, and not meeting the kids developmentally where they are. Since the states are pushing for things to be taught earlier, and often too early, kids are being turned off to learning and school. [/b]If the state is insisting on certain standards, then i will opt to send my child when he/she should attend based on the curriculum objectives and not on the age.  So K objectives are more appropriate for 6 yr olds, that is why i am waiting.  This has nothing to do with anyone else's child and i am amazed how many people are upset with my decision, and how it impacts them.  [/quote]

+1   Interesting perspective, and actually one of the few compelling reasons to hold children back.  Refreshing, too, since so many posters on DCUM seem to think pushing kids two or three years ahead academically is the goal.  [/quote]

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