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[quote=Anonymous]It is really hard to decide. My daughter’s birthday is at the end of June, and she is now in 4th grade. Mentally, I can see that it might be better to hold her back, but physically she has already started early puberty and has very mature preteen thoughts and behavior. So it’s not only about academics, but also about how she will fit into her peer group.

In her class, most of the girls are August or September birthdays, but physically she is already at the same level as they are. I can’t imagine how she would feel if she were still in 3rd grade. She is already reading books like Harry Potter. Math is the only area where I see her thinking is still more at a typical 3rd-grade level.

However, I know that around ages 14–15 she will likely develop at the same pace as her classmates, and we can always hire tutors to help her catch up academically if needed. Right now, I don’t push her. I let her enjoy learning and not worry if she completes some tasks more slowly than her classmates. Our private school is okay with this, and thankfully they are not overly math-oriented.
And honestly, she was ready for kindergarten because of her curiosity and desire to learn. Look at your daughter as a whole, and you will understand. Mine was taller than most of the other kids even in kindergarten, so it made sense for us.[/quote]

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