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I agree 100%! [b]When the “too old for the grade kid” is a high flyer, they think of course he is doing well-because he should be in the next grade![/b] Nothing to admire there and it robs the top old kid of a real sense of accomplishment.  [/quote]

A fourth-grader who started kindergarten "on time" has spent four years in school. In contrast, a fourth-grader who started kindergarten one year later than "on time" has spent four years in school. Whereas a fourth-grader who started kindergarten one year earlier than"on time" has spent four years in school.

In other words, all fourth-graders (except those who repeated a grade) have spent exactly the same amount of time in school, regardless of their age. So unless you think that a 10-year-old fourth-grader by definition has more academic knowledge than an 9-year-old fourth grader, it's irrelevant. [/quote]

The OP wanted to know how red shirting is perceived. This is my experience with it-if it is done for "gaming the system" reasons vs actual issue, other kids think it's odd and humorous. It is first becomes highlighted at birthday parties, then puberty, and driving licenses to name a few. This choice has social repercussions. OP asked and I'm sharing.

I understand what you're saying but you're discounting life experience, parent involvement during that year at home, and maturity, just to name a few things. Go back and read all the pro-redshirting posts for more reasons!

Sooner or later, the law will get fixed to stop the gaming. Sadly, that will end up making it harder for the people who need it, to use it.  I bet when the law was written, people could not envision parents holding their kids back so they wouldn't be the youngest in their class/so they could outshine the younger kids. Seriously, who could've seen that coming?? Lol[/quote]

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