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[quote=Anonymous]The law that the previous poster mentioned (also enacted in other states including Virginia) was based on a metastudy about ten years ago that indicated that keeping twins together in the early years led to less stress, and fewer teacher resources being used, for the most part, though not in every case.  This is basically the same as if your child has a good friend from preschool in their kindergarten class. It gives them a sense of assurance and comfort that translates into better behavior, and less time expended by the teacher in providing comforting, promoting friendships, etc.  I kept my own set of fraternal twins together through second grade, and it worked out really well.  They are male/female, so formed separate friendship easily, while, according to their teacher, frequently making eye contact with each other across the room.  One of the twins has a chronic health condition, and this was also helpful in reducing stress related to this issue as well.  My twins are currently in tenth grade, and still study together and help each other with homework.  They only actually have one class together, but most of the classes are the same (different sections).  I've also spent far less time helping them with their homework over the years than their older singleton sibling.

Every set of twins will be different, however, and their might be competition for friends if both are the same gender, or if the twins academic abilities vary significantly.  [/quote]

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