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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read a post on this site a few years ago that helped me make the decision. Basically it said that there are 3 reasons to redshirt a kid and if you can check 2 out of the 3 then redshirting might make sense. They are
1. Academically behind his peers.
2. Socially behind his peers.
3. Physically smaller than his peers.

My son has #2 and 3 and we did end up redshirting him. Even though he's the oldest in the class he's also the smallest (he sees and endocrinologist). And even though he's an extreme introvert, he's been able to make a few good friends in his class. [/quote]

That makes sense. In this case DS has 1 and 2. He is very inquisitive and clever but very behind in terms of letters, numbers, and counting. My only reservation is height since he is so tall.

A few other details. I want private schools but spouse is opposed due to costs. Fortunately local elementary school is good. Middle is not so I am saving the private school debate until kids are nearer to middle.

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