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[quote=Anonymous]I get what you are saying about feeling shamed or cheating the system, and one would think that after reading the red-shirting threads here, but in real life I don't think most other parents care, just some outliers. Plus, you can't go through life making decisions based on what other people think, but rather make them based on what you think is best for your child.

Also, cut-off dates vary all over the U.S., some before August. Kids mature differently, no expert can pick a date that is correct for everyone, just maybe the majority. I'm of the opinion that kids close to the cut-off will usually be fine in either grade and not stand out.

I held my August birthday kid back. In hindsight I see that he would have been fine starting, but I don't think it has hurt him to be held back either. He sort of fit in when he was the youngest in his pre-school class, but he definitely fits in when he is now the oldest.

I don't think you can make a wrong decision here, what does your significant other think?[/quote]

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