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[quote=Anonymous]Been there. Done that. Got the T-shirt.

OP, you've been given good advice. I was given the same advice, ignored it, and have regretted it since DS was in 2nd grade. He's now attending college on a full academic scholarship, so he could hold his own in school. At least in the classroom. Socially, it was much harder. Even today, at college, he is younger than most of his peers. He has persevered, but when I look at 18-year-olds who just graduated high school this year, I see what an easier time they had (DCs of friends). Our DD is on the older end of her class and I cannot tell you how much easier it is.

For people on the fence, I always encourage them to talk to parents of high-ability students who are in high school.  Because they can talk to you about the academic side, and the social realities of high school today. I cannot imagine the social aspects of high school will get any easier, and it's important to understand what a younger student will be facing in those years. [/quote]

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