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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was always one of the youngest (early Sept birthday), and I definitely think it affected me as far as confidence, etc. I was always very strong academically, which is why my parents let me go on instead of holding back, but emotionally and developmentally I was immature. Very shy.  Not assertive.  Afraid to participate or speak up.  Was often bulllied.  I think having waited a year would have made a big difference for me developmentally with confidence levels.[/quote]

this was me, too. although who can say it was due to me being the youngest? I also went to a small school where everyone was in a clique and if you weren't, you were picked on. I was smart, and had preschool, which many of my peers did not, but I really didn't find school even remotely challenging until the last two years of high school. even then, I got good grades with a minimum of effort. not surprisingly, college was difficult for me, and I had a hard time adjusting to the independence. perhaps an extra year of maturing would have helped, but I was so glad to get out of my fish bowl small town that I'm glad I didn't start later. [/quote]

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