Re: Your kid missing school year because of being born after Oct
Muzna, what you're saying makes much sense. But each child is different and this needs to be taken into account. When you're between the ages of 5 and 10, one year can make a world of difference. Some 5 year olds excel in classrooms with 6 year olds...and some falter. It can have a huge impact on their self-esteem and their desire to learn and even to go to school when they feel out of place with peers. An astute parent knows their child and what they would be capable of handling yeah? Push them a bit and encourage them much but if you see faltering then you need to take action. When you push too hard and too fast, the kid will likely hate school, not fit in with peers and become defiant and rebellious. What for? Much better to have a confident child who loves school and learning, fits in well with peers and is a well-adjusted person. If your child is truly exceptional, most public schools and likely all private schools have programs for advanced children so go that route instead of pushing them into classrooms with older kids.