Reply to Redshirt mom vs. Tiger mom -- seeking a competitive advantage?

Forum Index » Private & Independent Schools

Reply to "Redshirt mom vs. Tiger mom -- seeking a competitive advantage? "

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm shocked that "red-shirting" summer boys causes so much commotion.

While all of my children are under six, parents I know with older boys - and May to August bdays - have had some real issues.  And in 2 occasions have had their child try another year in their grade level at school recommendation.

Holding back in 5th grade?  Or delaying a start date?  Which causes more trauma?

[/quote]

My son started K as a four year old because he had a Nov birthday and DCPS had a Dec 31 cutoff.  (DCPS has subsequently moved it up to Sept. 30.)  We are thinking that he will likely repeat 5th grade- but the second 5th grade will be at a new school so it likely won't be tramatic.  we could just explain that most (or maybe all!) kids his age at that new school are in the lower grade.  We will defer to the school that accepts him what grade is the best fit for him based on exams, grades and interview.

I don't regret that we didn't redshirt.  And yes, I am an immigrant, so I guess I do fall into the "Tiger mom" stereotype of pushing academic advancement rather than pushing schools to allow delay. [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics