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Originally Posted by V
I'm a February kid, and I went early. I excelled at school, all the way through, but I definitely wish I was held back. I always felt more comfortable with the grade below me. I was definitely stunted socially and it didn't help with high school sports either.
If you're worried a kid will be bored, get them a hobby. All of our kids started music lessons at four. There are ways to keep your children engaged without putting them behind for the next 15 years.
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Basically my exact story too.
The only great part socially was EVERYONE was at my 18th birthday. The first kids to turn 18 always ended up going out with a couple older cousins or something.
First year University I played video games alone most nights until my birthday. It sucked.
A friend's dad did his PhD on this topic, and it sounds like holding back is the best way to set your kid up for success.