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I would get very specific reasons from the teacher. I think the whole DC metro area has gone too far in holding kids back. I think, especially with very active boys, it is easier on the teacher if they are older and can sit still longer. But wiggling does not impede learning, it actually may enhance learning for some children; although it may be annoying to others.

People thought that we were crazy to get EA for my son, with a late Nov. birthday so he could start K at 4. He was big for his age and walked at nine months. And he wanted to go  to K  ( he had figured out some of the older kids in his preK class who were his friends would be going)and he was driving me and his preschool teacher crazy with constant questions and opinions and arguments. He couldn't read but he wanted to do everything he saw --- sing opera, play instruments, be an actor, do science experiments, organize his fellow students to do stage plays, etc. At four he would yell if his requests were ignored.

Some people will say he was a disturbed or special needs kid, but we knew he was very bright and a super active learner who needed more stimulation. He is now in high school and has transferred to a Big 3.   He is doing fine although he is 18-24 months younger than most of his classmates. He is a self motivated, very high energy  student with many friends who takes part in practically every after school activity and gets good grades. His teachers think he is great fun to teach because he is so engaged. He still needs very littler sleep. He no longer yells or wiggles.

My point is kids should not be held back just because they don't want to sit quietly and listen.  Schools should change to allow more active kids to move more and learn in different ways.[/quote]

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