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[quote=Anonymous][quote]One of the harms is teachers no longer know what is appropriate k and pk behavior among boys as their classes skew older and older. Some studies show a statistically significant increase in schools categorizing boys as ADD/ADHD that appears due solely to "in grade" aged boys being judged against "olders".[/quote]
[quote=Anonymous]But in the meantime until grade 3 her kid is being compared to kids 1.5 years older.  Writing, reading, athletic, behavior skills are not the same.  My 5 year old can outperform most 3.5 year olds just a fact.  Just like most 6.5 year olds can outperform most 5 year olds.  The problem is the floor is constantly being raised and younger students can not meet the new standards.  If tailored expectations to a kids age then no problem.[/quote]

I can't tell whether either of these are the PP with the June-birthday DS, giving real specific reasons why her son actually has been harmed ... or instead just general descriptions of possible harms that might possibly occur.  Clarification please?

It seems that these descriptions of harms basically point to the idea that the youngest children in any classroom will always be at a disadvantage.  If that's true (and I'm not totally sure I accept that premise), then isn't all the objection to redshirting just a NIMBY-like fear of not wanting your own child to be the most disadvantaged?  Are many anti-redshirters just looking to ensure someone else's child will be the worst-in-class? [/quote]

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