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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Not sure if this is directly responsive, but I am a late December birthday and went to school when the cut-off was Janaury 1.  I was always the youngest kid in my class, did not drive until mid-junior year and did not turn 18 until half-way through my freshman year of college.  I was fine. Totally fine.  No negative effects at all.[/b]

Both of my children are August birthdays.  I jut sent my daughter to kindergarten five days after she turned five.  I have no concerns about her.  We will see what happens with my son when he is ready.  Honestly, the numeric age is irrelevant.[/quote]

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very similar experience - November birthday and started K at age 4. for me, there were no negative academic or social effects at any age - elementary or teen years. you know your DD best - but if she is generally confident and not immature for her age, I'd move her up.  Esp. if she's bored - you don't want her to associate school with being bored.[/quote]

This was me as well.  Late November birthday, started kindergarten at 4, went off to college at 17, excelled academically, no negative academic or social effects at any age.  My best friend in middle school and high school had an early January birthday so was nearly a year older.  I rode around with her so not having a license wasn't a big deal.  I agree with the PP that it depends on your DD, her level of maturity, skill set, etc. [/quote]

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