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[quote=Anonymous]I think I'd take the principal's suggestion very seriously - she sounds good, and sounds like she has an experienced basis for making the suggestion.

I considered but did not hold back my July boy.  I do regret it partially -- it's clear now (in 1st) that socially he's behind, and I think he'd have an easier time making friends as one of the older ones in the class than younger ones.

But the reason we did not hold him back is that he ended up thriving in the very structured K and 1st grade classes, and seemed to enjoy them from day 1.  Although he has had behavioral issues in the past, he did not once he started K, and it was basically immediately clear that he would be able to handle the academics ... and more importantly  that he enjoyed it. That said, personally I think the social-emotional is more important, so if you could tell me "he'd be bored held back, but would make a few good buddies and be more comfortable socially," I would take that in a second

If I had your kid though -- with behavioral issues and not really thriving academically or socially and a very experienced educator recommending it -- I would absolutely very strongly consider it.  I wouldn't even give much thought to the January birthday.

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