Skipping kindergarten
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My son's birthday is in September, so we had the option of enrolling him then or waiting a year. We chose to wait a year. I think that an extra year of pre-school plus being one of the oldest kids was a definite advantage to him. It certainly has been now that he's in high school.
That's the thing, though--she's essentially *in* kindergarten now. Another year of it seems pointless just to make her the *oldest* kid in her class.
I did the half in, half out thing as a kid. They put me in 4th grade at age 5 which was fun because I was the class mascot and I got two recesses
I essentially stayed in 4th grade until 4th grade, but I was still half a year ahead because of my late birthday. It never ever hindered my social interactions. I wasn't good at athletics, but that's just because I sucked at athletics, not because I was a runt.
Anyway, I asked my daughter what she wanted, outlining the pros and cons. She said she wanted to go straight to 1st grade so she could become friends with big kids. We'll see what she says in 7 months, but if she still wants to, I plan to push her.
It's skipping half a grade for freak's sake. Is that so traumatic?
You've clearly had your mind made up on this issue from post one. There was no reason to seek advice.
Besides, you are exceedingly bright, you said so...clear evidence that you have not suffered socially at all. And yeah, asking your 4 year old kid what she wants is a great move, because clearly, being as exceedingly bright as you and your wife are, she will have all the facts and make a reasoned decision. Keep on ignoring everyone who says socialization is just as important as book learnin' because obviously you didn't need it and it did not affect your ability to interact with a group in any way.
Isn't socialization the very definition of environment? It's not a genetically inherited trait.
Just sayin' ...
--Ted
That's the thing, though--she's essentially *in* kindergarten now. Another year of it seems pointless just to make her the *oldest* kid in her class.
I did the half in, half out thing as a kid. They put me in 4th grade at age 5 which was fun because I was the class mascot and I got two recesses
I essentially stayed in 4th grade until 4th grade, but I was still half a year ahead because of my late birthday. It never ever hindered my social interactions. I wasn't good at athletics, but that's just because I sucked at athletics, not because I was a runt.
Anyway, I asked my daughter what she wanted, outlining the pros and cons. She said she wanted to go straight to 1st grade so she could become friends with big kids. We'll see what she says in 7 months, but if she still wants to, I plan to push her.
It's skipping half a grade for freak's sake. Is that so traumatic?
You've clearly had your mind made up on this issue from post one. There was no reason to seek advice.
Besides, you are exceedingly bright, you said so...clear evidence that you have not suffered socially at all. And yeah, asking your 4 year old kid what she wants is a great move, because clearly, being as exceedingly bright as you and your wife are, she will have all the facts and make a reasoned decision. Keep on ignoring everyone who says socialization is just as important as book learnin' because obviously you didn't need it and it did not affect your ability to interact with a group in any way.
Thank you for your polite and mature response. I see that extra year did you good.
I absolutely had a bias when I made this thread. I was trying to see who had and hadn't done what I plan to do.
The reasons for holding her back so she's 6 months behind have included:
1) She'll have trouble making friends if she's younger than her classmates
2) She won't get to play sports if she's younger
3) If she has an extra year, she has a better chance of academically excelling
4) She'll be better adjusted the society by having an extra year in school.
So I'm listening to what everyone is saying, and I very much appreciate the input. I just don't think these factors are enough to sway my decision. Partly, it's based on my experience as a half-skipped kid, and partly because my daughter is unlikely to have trouble making friends or academically excelling no matter where we put her
Except for the fact that he admits he's exceedingly bright. Which is different. In my opinion, you're pushing your daughter for your own reasons and hang ups and not doing whats best for her in the long run.
This.
We're keeping ours back a year so that they'll be bigger and stronger than the other kids in their grade and be able to totally dominate on the fields of athletic competition. Long term, multimillion dollar contracts are my wife and my retirement plans.
Should we have a back up plan?
Better get them a degree. We've all heard about the injuries piling up beore the playoffs start.
That's what convinced me, actually. Even at the good kindergartens, they are teaching stuff that she already *knows*. Not just bookstuff but also socializing and all that.
I guess you'd just have to meet her. She really is exceptional, and it's not just proud daddy syndrome
You are missing my sarcasm friend.
It is, hence the point of my entire post.
That's the thing, though--she's essentially *in* kindergarten now. Another year of it seems pointless just to make her the *oldest* kid in her class.
I did the half in, half out thing as a kid. They put me in 4th grade at age 5 which was fun because I was the class mascot and I got two recesses
I essentially stayed in 4th grade until 4th grade, but I was still half a year ahead because of my late birthday. It never ever hindered my social interactions. I wasn't good at athletics, but that's just because I sucked at athletics, not because I was a runt.
Anyway, I asked my daughter what she wanted, outlining the pros and cons. She said she wanted to go straight to 1st grade so she could become friends with big kids. We'll see what she says in 7 months, but if she still wants to, I plan to push her.
It's skipping half a grade for freak's sake. Is that so traumatic?
You've clearly had your mind made up on this issue from post one. There was no reason to seek advice.
Besides, you are exceedingly bright, you said so...clear evidence that you have not suffered socially at all. And yeah, asking your 4 year old kid what she wants is a great move, because clearly, being as exceedingly bright as you and your wife are, she will have all the facts and make a reasoned decision. Keep on ignoring everyone who says socialization is just as important as book learnin' because obviously you didn't need it and it did not affect your ability to interact with a group in any way.
Thank you for your polite and mature response. I see that extra year did you good.
I absolutely had a bias when I made this thread. I was trying to see who had and hadn't done what I plan to do.
The reasons for holding her back so she's 6 months behind have included:
1) She'll have trouble making friends if she's younger than her classmates
2) She won't get to play sports if she's younger
3) If she has an extra year, she has a better chance of academically excelling
4) She'll be better adjusted the society by having an extra year in school.
So I'm listening to what everyone is saying, and I very much appreciate the input. I just don't think these factors are enough to sway my decision. Partly, it's based on my experience as a half-skipped kid, and partly because my daughter is unlikely to have trouble making friends or academically excelling no matter where we put her
So, to sum up, in your opinion, your daughter, yourself and your wife are all "exceedingly bright" and doing what you wanted to do before you started this thread will be just fine thank you.
I think that's terrific!
If I'd skipped, I might've been happier.
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