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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If it isn't a competition your child would have done just as well with other kids their own age. They aren't competing with yours, right? So why did you redshirt?[/quote]

Do you think social skills are a kind of competition?  Real question.  My DS (who I did not redshirt in the end) is markedly socially immature compared to his friends, and very young for the grade as well.  I did not redshirt him, but if I had, it would have been to try to smooth the way for him socially -- ie, that he would have some good friends and not be bullied for baby-like behavior.  Is this competition?

[b]I don't think I want to live in your world .[/b].. [/quote]

Well, thats your choice. I'm not going anywhere. Please don't off yourself over this though. Its literally just an opinion from a stranger.

It's just illogical to say that to determine readiness we look at other children, and when we (lacking education or experience, generally, in child development) make determinations for our kids based on those other children, then decide that our child would "do better" against younger children, there is absolutely no degree of competition. If you think that redshirting is a guarantee of social status (or freedom from bullying) well....thats the control or manipulation I talked about,. [/quote]

redshirting decisions are almost ALWAYS made WITH THE ADVICE of teachers, administrators, and doctors/therapists.  Plus, there's really persuasive research that being young for the grade contributes to the risk of an ADHD diagnosis.

Why do you care so much about other people's parenting decisions in this regard?

Your fixation on this idea of "control" and "manipulation" say a LOT more about your concerns than me.  [/quote]

I care about a lot of parenting decisions. Vaccinations. Proper health care. Fair and equal and accessible public schooling. [/quote]

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