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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can see the advantages of this, but wow, I can't imagine having enough money that I would sign up for another year of childcare at $2k a month, minimum. That's $24k!![/quote]

(I am pro redshirting) This is why it was a hard decision for us. We can afford to make the best decision for our son, but poor families can't. I think most summer kids would benefit from being held back. I think that as long as their birthdays are July, Aug or Sept, it should be up to parents. We sent one kid on time and held the other back. [/quote]

I don’t agree that most kids would benefit.  I had a Sept bday and was not held back.  School was easy and I would have been bored and miserable if it was any easier.   Although young, I was at/near top of the class.

My DS has an even later September bday and I sent him on time.  Doing fine and well academically.  No issues with maturity, etc…[/quote]

It's less about academics and more social-emotional readiness. But I don't think anyone (or very few) will admit to possibly benefitting from being the oldest. Everyone always says well I did fine and....[/quote]

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