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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A woman in my neighborhood told me that she will definitely hold back her July birthday son who has not even in pre-k yet!!!! So meaning he will turn four this summer! When I asked how come? And why not wait one more year when he is pre k to make the decision, since a lot can change in a year, she said: "I just know he will be too immature to start k on time, plus I want him and his younger sister to be closer in school grades and attend the same school for longer". I was like okaaayyyy! 
CRAZY![/quote]

This is the problem.[/quote]

Why?

First of all, this woman is just musing, her actual decision is a ways away.  You are way too reactive.  Second, if her DS is "too immature" than thats a great reason to hold him back.  Do you want your DC's teacher distracted by having to manage the immature kid?  Finally, I have two children at two different schools and its a real hassle for everyone.  I'm not offended that a parent wants to consider this, especially with the other factors.

I think you are just too ready to pounce on this topic.  Or maybe you just don't like this woman.[/quote]

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