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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP.  I was the youngest in my class (mid-Dec. birthday so pretty young for a girl)

I was fine until everyone else hit puberty…that was tough.  I remember having a meltdown about having to go to 6th grade science camp (one week long).  I was desperate not to go; don't think I ever told my mom why, but it was because I was afraid of the showers situation.

In 9th grade I managed to finagle my way out of PE due to the shower situation. (again, much tears)  I was also pretending to like boys.

It seems so silly now but wow, I was really a wreck back then.  I remember these experiences as big ones, as significant.

Anyways not really giving my opinion, because there are arguments both ways…..except to say it matters not just if your kid is ready for K, but you have to think of the longer term.

I know one kid in my DDs class who is super-young, and small, and she's really treated as the kids' pet.  Accepted, loved, adored, but really more like the sidekick or scrappy-doo or someone's younger sibling rather than a full member of the group.

btw, although I've been very successful academically and career-wise, socially, I am not an alpha.  I very much excel at projects and things I do alone or as part of a team, but never want to take a leadership position.  I really think it's a combination of being the younger child, and also being the youngest in my class.  I never had an opportunity to lead.  I don't think it's a deal-killer but I would propose if you do it, think down the road for opportunities for your child to be the oldest in a group of peers (maybe in outside sports) or a babysitter of multiple kids when older.[/quote]

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