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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If everyone would just send their kid to school when they are supposed to, we wouldn't have these large age gaps is the classroom.  My kid entered kindergarten at 4 and turned 5 two weeks later.  If you hold yours back it creates unfair age gaps for those of us who follow the rules.  [/quote]

+1. Some of the boys in my son's class were obviously held back by their parents seeking that elusive advantage. I feel sorry for them. They may be some of the biggest kids in the class, but it didn't help them be the brightest. [/quote]

Bright kids will do fine in either grade but may be bored socially and academically if held back.  It helps when you are a year older/testing for gifted programs but if a child is smart and capable they will get in regardless.  Being the oldest and socially mature isn't always great as they don't have an equal peer group.  Often those kids act younger as that is what is expected of them as they are going by grade not age.[/quote]

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