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Kjesse · 01-04-2017, 09:41 PM

I've typed out a long post but deleted it because I'm not sure, but to say there's "no question" you should delay is I think wrong.

You have to evaluate you child based on their development. I won't have the option the OP has because the new law will be in effect by the time my daughter hits 5, but, based on her current development I would not hold her back a year. She will be more than ready.

That said, I can also understand how waiting a year might give her a leg up relative to the others.

I've concluded I don't know. I came from a family where it was sink or swim from an early age and I'd rather present a challenge for my little girl than delay her a year to give her a possible leg up. Of course, I'll be there for her all the way through and give her what I can to help her succeed.

01-04-2017, 09:41 PM	#37
Kjesse Retired Join Date: Oct 2003 Exp:	I've typed out a long post but deleted it because I'm not sure, but to say there's "no question" you should delay is I think wrong. You have to evaluate you child based on their development. I won't have the option the OP has because the new law will be in effect by the time my daughter hits 5, but, based on her current development I would not hold her back a year. She will be more than ready. That said, I can also understand how waiting a year might give her a leg up relative to the others. I've concluded I don't know. I came from a family where it was sink or swim from an early age and I'd rather present a challenge for my little girl than delay her a year to give her a possible leg up. Of course, I'll be there for her all the way through and give her what I can to help her succeed. Last edited by Kjesse; 01-04-2017 at 09:52 PM.