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There's mixed evidence about redshirting's short term value but studies that have examined the effect of redshirting by the time kids have become teenagers show that it is, on average, counterproductive. Kids have greater social problems and are more likely to get into trouble, possibly from boredom.[/quote]

You start off by saying there is "mixed evidence" and then  you deny it.

As a teacher, I can tell you that there is such a thing as "immaturity"........and the kids who have it benefit greatly from another year.  I have seen this too many times.  Among friends kids, as well.  One of my friends who chose not to redshirt and sent a very young girl, later said "Why didn't somebody tell me about high school when I made that decision"  The child was great academically--until high school when the social immaturity outweighed the other.  
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FWIW, I think I speak objectively as I did not redshirt my two.  One was Winter and one was Early Spring.[/b]

Once more, it depends on the kid.  But, no, they do not have greater social problems.
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Of course you didn't redshirt a child with a winter or early spring birthday. I don't know what that has to do with objectivity.

You don't say what grade(s) you teach. Yes, some kids are immature, but one year won't magically change that, they'll just be a different age and immature.[/quote]

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