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[quote=Anonymous]I was held back - did two years of kindergarten. Looking back, I really commend my parents for having the gumption to do so. I was really immature at the time, and really, was probably a year behind socially and emotionally all through my elementary and secondary schooling. Holding me back put me on par with my peers; I would've been behind emotionally if they had kept me with my age group, and probably stigmatized for it.

Sure, I graduated high school at 19, but it was a good thing. I wouldn't have been ready for college at 18, and in some ways, I was more responsible than a lot of freshmen when I finally did enter college.

I would hold back my child if they showed significant signs of social immaturity. I would not do it however, if my child was a late spring/summer baby, or small for my age. DC actually does fit both of those profiles (he's in the bottom 5% for weight/height), but has a ton of friends, is thriving academically, and is one of the top competitors in the sports he plays. So size or birthdate should have nothing to do with it. [/quote]

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