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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I shun all redshirters, parents and children alike. The situation has gotten COMPLETELY out of hand, and nothing will change until these people are made to feel like social pariahs. In my experience almost ALL normal parents feel this way, but they'll only say it when the redshirt family isn't around. So congrats on your gigantic 7 year old kindergartner. [/quote]

Wow, how pompous and wrongheaded you sound.  You really think you speak for everyone?

FWIW, I am a parent of two kids that were NOT redshirted--and I have absolutely no problem with those that do redshirt.  As a former first grade and K teacher, I can speak from direct experience and observation.  It is not just a matter of academics.  I taught for a number of years, and every year or so there would be a child who was plenty smart--but for various reasons--would have been much better off in the class being a year older.  The class would likely have been better off, as well.

I remember one child in my Kindergarten class who just was not ready emotionally to be in school all day.  He was on the young side for the grade and really still needed a nap.  He would have benefited greatly from being redshirted.  He had no learning issues--but, just needed another year.[/quote]

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