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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is no reason to redshirt a child unless s/he is developmentally or academically behind. It is far too early for you to know that now.[/quote]

[b]If your kid is developmentally or academically behind, like mine was, it actually makes more sense to send them so they can get the social and the supports at school[/b].[/quote]

This.  Tons of research is available on the importance of early screening and intervention if there are concerns.[/quote]

I don't fully agree. You can get early intervention AND redshirt your child - I know families that have done this.  Your doesn't have to go to kindergarten to get services on time.  Redshirting and ignoring developmental issues is a bad idea.

We chose not to redshirt my child with an IEP, and while that has worked out academically (because he's very engaged with the academics and doing well, and it give him confidence) he would be much better off socially with kids a year behind him. [/quote]

Most families are not getting adequate and intensive services.  Some of us did intensive private but many just rely on the school system which is not even comparable.[/quote]

The point is, you can get services before K, whether privately or in school (public pre-K or compensatory services).  DCUM-ites who are on top of it enough to consider redshirting are generally also on top of getting services.  Where "redshirting" is developmentally harmful is when it's retention of students (often boys of color) once they enter school, instead of getting them IEPs.  [/quote]

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