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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are relocating to the area and as is, DS will enter 3rd grade in September.  However, this likely is our only/last chance for us to reverse? a decision we made with putting him as one of the youngest kindergarteners.  It wasn't an easy decision and while he has adjusted, he has had difficulties, socially.  We have often wondered if he would have fared better if he was one of the oldest kids in the class.

A bit about DS: He is a little shy, sensitive, and loves to read and do arts & crafts. In 1st grade, the "jocks" excluded him from recess sports and that had a huge impact on him unfortunately. He has always scored 50% in height and weight so I don't think size was an issue.  He is actually decent in sports but still refuses to play sports at school during recess. He is caring and is very good with younger kids, etc.

Would he feel more confident if he were to repeat 2nd grade in a new area/school, come September?  He excels academically so one major consideration for us is that he might get bored.  We are also trying to decide private v. public currently (he's been in a private school since kindergarten) and if we were to put him in a public school, we are thinking repeating 2nd grade makes good sense.

Appreciate your thoughts!
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I have a very similar 2nd grader with a birthday in August. April is not really that young for the grade...There is no way I would consider holding him back now. Holding back doesnt change a kids personality. Find a supportive environment for him to try out sports. [/quote]

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