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[quote=Anonymous]I skipped a grade and have a late birthday but ultimately turned out fine (I think 😆) but I would be mindful of a few things. Puberty wasn't a big thing because nobody was paying that close attention and as others mentioned there was a wide range for when it started. It helped that I was significantly taller and more athletic for my age and was able to still excel as a younger player. However, if I would have stayed in my original grade I undoubtedly would have a much more successful high school and colllegiate athletic career.

There were some social concerns though. I was often unable to do certain somethings with most of my classmates. Once kids started getting drivers licenses, I was obviously behind and it was a bit frustrating. I spent my entire freshman year of college as a 17 year old so I couldn't go to any of the places my classmates hung out. That was a big deal. Same thing with the fact that I didn't turn 21 until after college graduation. I still have good friends from those days, but I had quite a bit of angst from always feeling a little like an outsider. In hindsight, I was a depressed teenager and young adult so I would be mindful of your sons mood and social opportunities.[/quote]

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