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[quote=Anonymous]My children are currently in HS.  Most of the kids who were held back and most of the kids who were pushed in early do fine.  However, while almost all of my aquaintance were very happy with their decision in elementary school, things changed in Middle and High School.  Kids go through puberty at different times and it is a time of social flux.  If your child is much older or younger than his/her co-hort they will be more likely out of step with their friends during that time- this makes their life harder at a time when it can already be difficult.  Most of my friend who were totally comfortable and glad they had made the decision in ES wavered during MS/HS and some have rued that decision soley on the maturity (or lack there) of their child.  Don't just base the decision on academics, think about the social and emotional maturity (or lack there of).  Think hard about the whole child.

Just remember, it isn't just about where they are now (4 or 6), it is about where they will be when they are 12-14 and where they are when they enter university.[/quote]

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