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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think if you are staying at this school, hold her back. Or you can find a program that is age-appropriate academics and move her on schedule.  I'm not sure I understand the trend of "academic rigor" of a year ahead only to hold more children back....it is the same as keeping them on grade level.[/quote]

+1 I always wonder about this...

OP if you feel this school is a great fit for your DC and your family, I would strongly consider the school's recommendation. It has become very common for kids to be held back with late spring to summer birthdays.

I'd ask the AD for the age span for the current and incoming K classes and spend another day observing in both K and 1st grades.  Think about where you see your DC best fitting in.  If DC would be the youngest by several months, I'd consider it.  If he'd be one of several, I'd think more about other factors.

It's hard to tell right now, but if your child is truly just a little socially immature, a year of maturity may make a big difference.  If your child is impulsive or shy as part of his personally, he'll just be an older impulsive or shy child and the year may not make a big difference.

There are  studies to show that some children who start school on the older side and have things comes easily to them initially have more difficulty later in school when things get more difficult, but that others who have had to work a little harder initially learn perseverance early on, have better work/learning habits and establish a positive mindset that carries through later education.

http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/youngest-kid-smartest-kid

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