[Devilsmama]

Wow, Whatever happened to EDUCATION? I have seen and know parents that have held there kids back just for sports reasons and I think it is the craziest thing you can possibly do to a child. Unfortunately you have parents out there who are trying to relive the good ol days (some probably didnt even get to carry the water bottle). I believe that you know before kindergarten if your child is ready for school, IF that child has been socially active or in a pre school. It is different when you are a "stay at home kid", not much interaction with other kids or are a 1st child and your parents are afraid to let you out of there site. LOL In the things I have seen it is usually the parent thinking without a brain and not a school thing, at least what I have seen and heard here, the school sets a cut off date for a reason. If they are old enough then yes they should go to school otherwise stay out for one more go around, as a previous teacher it is harder the older they get especially for boys. Girls are just naturally social and can usually adapt to anything. Most of the time if you have good teachers and good parents who communicate then you will know by 1st grade. Keeping kids out for sports is just a big kick to the teeth when there parents realize that they are not getting that big scholarship they dreamed of in the 3rd grade. It can really be a sad situation in the long run.