Re: study of red****rting (late entrance to kndergarten)

toypup wrote:
> Nikki wrote:
>> toypup wrote:
>>> I don't believe in red****rting for social reasons because all the 
>>> parents here cite that as the reason for red****rting their boys when 
>>> all it is is boys being boys.  They are not late socially, they are 
>>> on time, just more energetic and the adults can't deal with it.  
>>
>> Not necessarily.  My son that was not red ****rted but repeated (due to 
>> academics) really benefited socially.  That is/was just developmental 
>> and maturity and how he played and interacted because he isn't hyper 
>> at all.  
> 
> I agree that on some things, boys mature a little later.  However, if 
> this is an average boy thing and not something that is unusual, I think 
> the school needs to deal and set the pace accordingly instead of just 
> red****rting everyone (mainly boys) who aren't there yet.  I mean, if 
> kindy is supposed to be for 5 yo, then the average 5 yo should be able 
> to go.  I guess I'm more on the side that school needs to work with 
> average children rather than average children need to be red****rted and 
> only above average children may start on time.

I agree with that.  I was just pointing out that my child wasn't hard 
for the teachers at all.  He handled the class room environment without 
any issue. He was an easy kid for them.  He did not get in trouble, 
interrupt, or get out of his seat.  He followed the rules.  I'm a parent 
that went to them about concerns or I'm guessing he'd have just fell 
through the cracks because the squeaky wheel gets the grease and he 
didn't squeak ;)  He plays better with boys a year younger then him. Not 
a big deal and not worth repeating a grade but it has been a side 
benefit for him for sure.  It also was his misfortune to have his 
initial class be made up of mostly red ****rted boys so the boys were not 
just his age but slightly older - which makes a difference for the 
younger grades.  His new class doesn't seem to be made up of as many red 
****rted kids so he is definitely the oldest but it seems to be working 
out so far - no telling though as he gets older.

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Nikki, mama to 4 boys