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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I get redshirting for kids who are developmentally behind but in most cases, its just parents trying to give them unfair advantage. Same parents falsely claim learning disabilities and get them free tutoring or extra time on tests.[/quote]

Falsely claim? How would you know? Are you saying schools, doctors, and other parents are colluding to screw your little precious? That's some extra level paranoia you've got going on there. Just get your kid whatever help they need and they too can do well in school and get what they need to succeed.[/quote]

It's been said (without support) on this thread several times that parents (always, often, primarily, . . . ) redshirt for some advantage, and this works to the disadvantage of the law-abiding families who start their kids at the earliest opportunity.  In real life, I don't see either the advantage, or that this is the motivation. The parents I know who redshirted generally did it for specific kids (that is, not for each of their kids) based on specific needs of those kids. Any competitive sport around here is based on date of birth, and standardized testing is also adjusted for birthdate. My redshirted kid hates competitive sports, and I never aspired for him to be otherwise. So, what is the advantage that you think these nefarious parents are getting for their kids? Is it just that the redshirts have a leg-up at recess? If so, I hope you can muster enough self-awareness to see how petty this is. Proficiency at the jungle gym won't get you far, and there is almost certainly going to be a point in your kid's life when your kid feels bad for not measuring up. Not measuring up is a fact of life, and the playing field is unlevel in all kinds of ways. If this one irks you, then hold your kid back a grade. In any event, your non-redshirted kid will be fine.[/quote]

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