Again, most studies and statistics would say that waiting the year would be more beneficial. We waited, but based on what I've seen with my son, I can confidently say he would have been fine one year ahead as well. Mostly by the way he interacts with the older kids in sports, and his ability to follow instructions etc in school. We had some other factors mixing in, mostly moving back to Canada and attending a bilingual school at the time that encouraged us to wait when we were deciding at the time.
If your kid is ready, they're ready. Use your judgement as a parent and understanding of your kid in social situations with others, without your presence, other peoples authority, reading ability etc. Studies say all sorts of things, but if your kid doesn't fall into that specific percentage, then that stats don't really matter at all.
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