I was the youngest. When I was younger, it was a little harder in the sense that I was less coordinated, so I wasn't as good at sports, and less emotionally mature. But, the upside was that I pushed myself to develop the skills that the older kids had. By high school and college it really only mattered in the sense that I got my driver's license a little later, or turned 21 a little later. Otherwise, there was nothing negative at all.

I would have been really bored if I had been held back, since academically I was more than ready. My grades were always great, I went to good colleges and graduate schools, etc. As an adult, it matters not one bit.

I'm the PP at 1:43. I was also one of the first to clubbing and bar-hopping with my fake ID at 15. haha I had all my partying out by college. In fact I was going to fun microsoft rave parties as an older teen while still easily getting A's in high school. was amused at college parties w red cups. Quickly found the "cool kids" in college and just went to the city for fun. Age doesn't determine maturity or success.

I was the youngest in my class but did not realize it until I became a mother actually! I was born in November and started school outside the US. When I moved to the US I was allowed to continue in the right grade even though I did not make the birthday cutoff. Again, I did not realize I was younger until high school. Even then it was a nonissue for me. In fact, I liked knowing I had more time. I graduated at age 17 and turned 18 my first year of college. I was driving with a learner's permit at age 14 as I lived in Hawaii at the time. Many friends did not receive their licenses until 17 even though we all lives in Hawaii.

Being younger did in fact help me as I was able to spend more time in college taking different classes and adding on second major while still graduating at the right age. Many college students take 5 years to graduate either bc they cannot sign up for needed classes or bc they need to explore their interests. I may have been timid as a young child but became outgoing as I grew. I did well in school and recall having much fun with friends. Good luck to you.

Was one of the oldest (Oct) and best friend was the youngest (Aug) Both finished top of our HS class and both got into Ivys. She went, I didn't (finances)

My dad was the youngest, and is still kind of bitter because he felt that he was at a disadvantage academically and in sports.

12 in 9 grade. youngest in class by a mile, no issues, school paper editor, captain basketball team as senior, got driver's license when I got to little three college.

I was the youngest kid in my class - late December birthday. The cutoff was December 31. I was also one of the shortest kids and looked young for my age. I did well academically. The only time it bothered me that I was the youngest was when it came time to drive and legally drink. I was the last to get my drivers license and the last to have real ID to drink. Otherwise it really never bothered me.