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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems like 90% of time people consider holding back boys is based on a comparison to how they will eventually stack up against other boys (either b/c of bullying or b/c of sports ability).  It is a sign that things are not right when we are making decisions for our sons based on how they compare to others rather than what they individually are capable of handling.  [/quote]

You don't know that.  You have never been in this position and you are simply speculating.  These are not easy decisions and most parents aren't making them for competitive reasons.  Most of us are looking at our own child's maturity.  believe me, you don;t want a child who is not ready to be there in a class with your child.

I wish everyone could try a little empathy in place of their judgment.[/quote]

Not the PP you're responding to but someone with little empathy.  My kids have developmental delays and IEPs.  Looking at them with their classmates when they were in K and 1st grade, no one could tell my kids were any different than the others.  Teachers expect immature behavior.  Kids are NOT expected to stay seated quietly all the time.  There are a ton of K readiness checklists out there.  If you think your child is too immature for kindergarten, I gently suggest you contact Child Find and see if developmental issues are present that require intervention.  They're no in late elementary school/high school and are doing just fine.[/quote]

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