Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
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.
Mom started me in first grade when I was 4 (my birthday at that time barely made the cutoff in October and kindergarten wasn't going at that time)...so I graduated at 17....my own sons birthdays were Aug and Sept but I held them back for the very reasons you mentioned....the extra year makes so much difference for their future....
