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[quote=Anonymous]I was an army brat and skipped 2nd grade. I also have a December birthday-meaning I started high school at 12, turned 16 my senior year of high school and went to college at 16.  Academically and socially, I was absolutely fine. I think it completely depends on the kid and the situation. I went to private school all the way through.

Both of my kids are advanced as well. It has been important to me to put them in small environments where they can be challenged at grade level. If this were not possible and they were in public school, I would not rule out skipping ahead a grade. I would possibly hesitate for my DS just because he's already young for his grade with a summer birthday and the fact that he is a boy.

Regardless, there is no clear cut answer. Test scores are not going to answer the social development question. How thick skinned is your DD? Girls in middle school can be mean regardless of her age and if she can let that roll then she will be fine. Academically to me, challenge is pretty important. You know your kid best and you have to make the best decision you can.[/quote]

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