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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We redshirted our May boy. It's been great for our dear boy! He isn't bored at all and has great friends to boot. His last report stated he was a rules follower and as such, probably a joy to his teacher. ;) He regularly is invited to his friends homes and we have daily playdates.  The children all seem to get along. Maybe we are just lucky- we go to a fantastic school. His pre k is a perfect mix of academics and play. It is religious based so many of the families share the same religion.

He isn't much older than his peers. I don't know all the children's birthdays of course, but I do know there is at least one other May and of course several June, July, and August redshirts. Actually I only know two children not within 12 months of my child.  His two youngest buddies are another May not redshirted and a September who will redshirt.  Of course these are only the families we know of, there may be children much younger, for example children who skipped a grade.

I wouldn't worry too much if a child is 5 for 9 months inkindergarten and 6 for one and a half months. For most of the year the child is the same age as the vast majority of the children. Further, your child will likely make friends with children older and younger in the classroom  and throughout life. Are you also unsettled by a child who skips a year (which could result in a larger age age gap than your typical redshirt).

If you think a child is disturbing the classroom or bothering your child, let the teacher know and perhaps the parent. Most parents want the best for their child and yours and would want to correct any misbehavior. That said, I would think the more mature the child, the less misbehavior.[/quote]

Your child is in a kindergarten class, not a pre-k. The amount of redshirting is ridiculous.[/quote]

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