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It's a bit of an advantage if they are with their age cohort in general. Kids who are redshirted for vanity reasons will play down to their cohort. In the long run, that is a disservice to the kid.

What does that mean? Most people hold back kids that aren't ready for whatever reason. Not sure what a "vanity" reason would be.  [/quote]

Agree.  I think the strong anti-redshirt people on here are those with young kids who might benefit.  They are not confident with their decision to send their kids.  I am not speaking as one who redshirted my kid.  I do agree somewhat with those who object to redshirting Spring birthdays--although my DS might have benefited from it, I felt that was too much of a stretch.  But, those with summer birthdays, I have no problem.  It depends on the kid!

Believe me, as a former K-1 teacher, there are kids who mature later than others--and it does not have anything to do with intelligence.  I have a friend who intends to put her Nov kid in first next year at 5.  I think it is a huge mistake--although, academically, he appears ready.  Behavior--not so much.  
 
 
 
 
 
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