Originally Posted by Country Kids:
I have one that needs to go to school, totally ready but parents want to hold back. Not totally sure still why, well I am but it's not academic reasoning. So this child will be a year older than everyone in the class and a year ahead of everyone in the class. Going to be bored...........
I was a year older than most my peers.
My kids were the same (late Fall birthdays)
I wasn't bored in school at all!
I personally think it's a HUGE boost for self-esteem!
I see starting school later than peers as a positive thing.
Any time parent's ask for my input, I always support holding back if there IS even an inkling of wondering if they should or shouldn't go.