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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In a world where being youngest in the class is strongly correlated with ADHD diagnosis and medication (something that generally holds true across the world, including places that strictly bar redshirting*), it strikes me as entirely unethical to demand families not redshirt. You don’t get to demand another child goes down a likely medical pathway because you are willing to take on that risk for your own child.

* The only place where the study results haven’t been replicated is the one country that allows parents a large two-year leeway in start time decisions. [/quote]

My youngest has neither of those issues.  If you hold back saying your kid has issues you should be required to get them help.  Time does not cure those things and they need support. [/quote]

Do you understand that not all children are exactly like yours?

I have a kid who is one of the younger ones in the class and I cannot imagine a world in which I’d ever write what you just did. It is insanely rigid and badly incorrect thinking. [/quote]

Do you realize it's bad logic to hold back a struggling child without getting them evaluated and help?  You think time will fix things, no.  Being older may mask things but if your child is truly delayed and you are not doing something about it, you are doing far more harm than good to hold back your child.  Its one thing to hold them back to do intensive therapies, but just to be bigger and older makes no sense.[/quote]

By what authority do you make your sweeping proclamations? You act like we all don't know our own kids or can see other kids thriving around us directly refuting the garbage you spew. You have zero authority on this topic which is why nobody is listening to you.[/quote]

Honey, if you think people are redshirting for legitimate reasons, I’ve got a bridge to sell you. Where can we meet so I can collect money from you? [/quote]

Sweets, nobody gives a shit what you think. The school allows it, therefore the reason is legitimate. Your opinion is irrelevant, and yes, these kids are thriving.[/quote]

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