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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In fcps I think alot of boys start on time.  Have a DS in 5th grade and its surprising how many times the fact that this or that child was held back a year comes up with parents.  And not in a nice way.  Just saying that I think it can stick with the kids - either way.[/quote]

Hmm, seems like it is the parents that makes sure it "sticks" with the kids.  What do they do to these kids?  Do they make sure to bring it up at the right times to make them uncomfortable and ashamed?[/quote]

I have never seen anyone talk about it with kids. I wouldn't know what the kids talk about. Like I said I'm surprised that other parents remember it at all. But I've seen that they do. 'Of course he's the tallest, his parents red shirted him". Kind of thing. The implication is always that the parents have tried to gain some advantage for their child. Which I think I've heard as an argument from some parents. Well my kindergarten er entered school reading... Of course he did he's 6. Or he's the best on that team... Well it's because he's older than the other boys.   Everyone makes there own choices.. Just telling you the things I've heard.[/quote]

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