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Qwerty · 01-04-2017, 04:45 PM

January baby here - I wasn't held back.

It does a number on your social life (more in teenage years). I played hockey growing up and every second year I had to be on a team with everyone from the grade below (big deal when it's different schools, middle vs high) and not any of my friends because of the age cutoff. Something to consider if also putting them in sports.

Education wise I was fine, but the social/sport aspect shouldn't be forgotten.

Edit - Also your kid will be drinking even earlier in life as your friends will turn 18 a full year before, same with driving, etc. You spend a lot of time feeling behind in life and a fake ID is a necessity.

01-04-2017, 04:45 PM	#10
Qwerty Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Sep 2007 Exp:	January baby here - I wasn't held back. It does a number on your social life (more in teenage years). I played hockey growing up and every second year I had to be on a team with everyone from the grade below (big deal when it's different schools, middle vs high) and not any of my friends because of the age cutoff. Something to consider if also putting them in sports. Education wise I was fine, but the social/sport aspect shouldn't be forgotten. Edit - Also your kid will be drinking even earlier in life as your friends will turn 18 a full year before, same with driving, etc. You spend a lot of time feeling behind in life and a fake ID is a necessity. Last edited by Qwerty; 01-04-2017 at 04:49 PM.