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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have not read the whole thread, but I think it's pretty shortsighted that you are just worried about the other parents asking YOU. The kids all know the others' ages by first grade. My child even refers to one redshirter as "the 8 year old." Your kid and all his friends will know he was held back, and in case you hadn't realized, he will likely be on sports teams with kids in the grade above him, not with his friends. So over all this business. [/quote]

This is just funny to me.  I was held back in the 70s and the kids did not know it (I didn't even really know it).  No one even mentioned it until I got my learner's permit before everyone and they thought that was cool.  I just don't think the kids focus on it as much as the parents.  [/quote]

I'm sure your experience 40 years ago is much more relevant than mine that is happening right now with two elementary school children during the age of widespread redshirting. The kids know how old the others are. Birthday parties are a much bigger deal now, and everyone knows who the older kids are. Glad no one noticed when your parents held you back. I kind of feel sorry for the kids now because everyone knows and seems to discuss it. [/quote]

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