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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP here, DH and I don't have children yet but fully intend to redshirt once we do. In some European countries school doesn't really start until 7. Privilege will always exist for someone, I'm not sure why people are getting so upset. Just like there will always be someone who can afford private tutoring, a nanny, private school, language classes, the best summer classes and or vacations. We can't afford all of those things but you can be sure we will provide our children with some advantages, as any loving parents would do the same. [/quote]
+1 No way would I start a 4 year old in kindergarten. That's crazy. Not really sure why some are so displeased with others' redshirting decisions. Your snowflake can start her schooling at 4 and be the youngest in her medical school class... No skin off my nose. [/quote]

Umm, no one is advocating sending 4 year olds to kindergarten. Theyre condemning the people that think their 6th grader should be able to drive himself to school.

Funny to see some many nerves struck. I always assumed redshirted kids were just dumb. It never occurred to me that it was a status symbol for white, SAHMs.[/quote]

Ummmmmm yes, most of us who are redshirting would absolutely have a 4 year old in K. School starts in August or September and those kids would be 4, turning 5 right after school starts. Also, the whole “6th grader driving himself to school” trope is a huge reductio ad absurdum fallacy. Kids are 11/12 in 6th grade. MAYBE the oldest kids turn 13 right at the end of the school year. Darn those pesky facts! [/quote]

If your'e going to quote someone, stick to their point and avoid strawman hyperbole. It makes you look foolish.

PP said "advocating". He didn't say some weren't sending 4.85 year olds.

Also, if you'd read the thread, OP clearly stated there was a 13 year old in his son's class now and will be turning 14 in March. Darn those pesky facts indeed!  :roll: [/quote]

Here is the OP of this thread:

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How common is redshirting in Arlington and Fairfax county public schools? My son turns 5 in mid-September and we plan to send him on time. He will be 4 when he starts school, and I'm wondering if he will really be 1-2 years younger than all of his classmates. We are debating between staying in S. Arlington vs moving to the Burke/West Springfield area, so I am interested in feedback about both school districts.”

NOTHING about 16 year old (the legal driving age) 6th graders.[/quote]

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