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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I’m happy that my child went on time even though she’s young, and would never have this discussion in public. [b]I do feel sorry for the giant kids[/b] who look like second graders but are still in kindergarten, and it does make me question the parents’ judgment and values[/quote]

I wish people would stop calling children "giants" and assuming they're older than the other kids. My child has a birthday that is shortly before the cutoff and went on time, so is actually the youngest in the class almost every year. He is also the tallest in the class almost every year. He is a skinny beanpole and doesn't need anyone calling him a giant.

He is also very athletic and is one of the fastest mile runners in the grade. I'm sure if you saw him you would assume that he was redshirted, but in reality, he is one of the youngest.

So, tallest and athletic doesn't always equate to oldest. And please don't use the word "giant" around your kids- it would be very hurtful if they slipped and used that word in class to describe another child who just happens to be tall. 
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