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Reply to "Oldest kids in class do better, even through college - NPR"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The cutoffs should be hard and fast, with the possible exception of major disabilities. [/quote] Because every kid of a particular age has exactly the same maturity level as every other kid of that age? Because all kids have the same abilities and needs? Because one size can and should fit all? [/quote] Absent documented learning disabilities, I think it's better to have only a one year spread in age in any given class. It is "hard" enough for a kid just making the cutoff with a Sept bday to have kids in the class who are almost a year older with Oct bdays who missed the cutoff but now that Sept bday kid also has kids 14-15 months older who were held back. This isn't a scenario where it's "I chose what's best for my own kid" - your decision affects other kids as well. I try not to hate the player but I hate the game. [/quote]
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