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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m about to enter the DC private school scene with my early April birthday DS4. Redshirting didn’t occur to me until recently when I was asked about it.

-he was a late talker and still has some OT issues
-no behavioral issues
-very tall
-loves sports but is only okay so far

Is this a scenario where locals would redshirt ? Would schools even allow it?[/quote]

I would consult the school about academic placement.  I would not redshirt an April kid though unless he was tested and determined by that specific school to not be eligible to start K[/quote]

My son was also late talker and born on March 30th. We are in private school and some of the other moms suggested redshirting him. The school did not however. I am all in favor of redshirting July and August birthdays that need it, but March or April? No. Plenty of Spring birthdays in my other kids’ classes and I would not want my son to be over a year older than some of his classmates. 
In our private schools also it every July and Agust birthday kids are redshirted. Many June birthdays too. A couple of Mays birthdays. I have never heard of March or April kids being redshirted. [/quote]

A late talker talking fine by 3 or 4 is no big deal.  People push others to hold back their kids to justify their choices. [/quote]

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