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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We ultimately decided to send my August boy on time after some deliberation, and a few years in, I believe I would have really regretted redshirting. He's mature, a couple years ahead academically, and one of the taller kids in his class, so it's hard to imagine him a grade behind. As it is, he's bored in the classroom. If he was a different kid, I might not feel that way though.[/quote]

Your son isn't old enough for the difference yet.  My son (sept birthday) was great until 4th grade, then we saw issues.  By 9th grade, I totally regretted not reshirting.  He was just not as mature as the other kids!  It's also not about your class, it's about the age of the other kids.  if you have a kid 1 to 2 years younger, your kid will struggle.  It doesn't matter how smart they are.[/quote]

HAHA. I had the same issue. Kid was always smart, but by 4th I can see he was not ready to move forward even though he was getting straight A's. My elementary school principal was against redshirting because of social reasons, My husband for the same reason. In middle school, with the consent of the child I redshirted. It has been the best decision. Now a sophomore he is finally showing responsibility, discipline and needs no motivations. He had a B average his freshman year, this year, 4.0+. He is supper motivated now.  BTW, middle school was stressful and mostly a disaster. [/quote]

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