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Experiences with redshirting? He is a late August boy and would be youngest in his class.

Also, should we redshirt him in his current daycare or rather have him repeat a year in a new school?

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If you’re looking at public schools, I think the debate can be had. It’s probably good for some children and not for others, so a decision that should be made on the basis of the individual child’s characteristics.  But for private schools? No question, redshirt. Many schools will strongly recommend or require it. Anti-red shirters don’t seem to get this.  Private schools, especially academically intense ones, like their classes to be composed a certain way.

My redshirted late summer birthday child is not even close to being the oldest in their class. There is zero social stigma because it’s normal. No regrets at all.

It’s not why we made the decision, but I’m also happy about having another year before they go off to college! Childhood is short.[/quote]

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