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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOL! My oldest was never ready then.[/quote]

There are plenty I saw in kindergarten who detracted from the class in a way that hindered the learning of others.  In my opinion, those kids were immature for kindergarten.  They may belong in it ageowise or knowledgewise, but perhaps not maturity wise.  The kid who knew her colors in my DD's kindergarten class but could not stop touching my DD's barrettes, thighs, shoes, head, ponytail, etc., who could not stop getting her snack whenever she wanted, could not stop talking when the teacher asked her not to, and could not follow simple directions (I.e. "Time to leave art now,  please line up." And the kid was ignoring the teacher, taking the paint out again and getting new paper because she didn't want to leave art.). Kid is not mature enough for kindergarten.[/quote]

Part of your DD's educational experience should be (and is) learning how to deal with an environment that may not always be completely calm and easy for everyone, and how to negotiate social situations with peers, including those more socially mature with good behaviors and those with behavioral issues who are less mature. Seeing other children and their faults/how the teacher handles issues is a crucial part of the learning process for social situations for children. Humans learn vicariously through others' interactions and kindergarteners shouldn't be shielded from non-dangerous but annoying behaviors like the ones you described. [/quote]

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