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I have always heard that if a boy is born in June or later to hold them back. March, April, and May are even iffy with little boys. When our oldest, born in March was ready for kindergarten we too struggled with the same questions. we opted to send him and he did great academically but really struggled in the social department. Mainly, he was a follower and he chose the wrong kinds of friends to follow. Our second son was born in October so we didn't have to worry about him, he was nearly six when he started. Our third son was born August 27th and we held him back a year. He is a senior in High School now and has always done great, both academically and socially. Our daughter was born in May and we sent her. She just was more ready in all areas than the boys were. She is now a freshman. Our youngest is a foster daughter that was born the same day of may as our daughter and she does awesome in kindergarten. The boys in her class are very young. A few with August and September birthdays and I would be willing to bet several will do Kindergarten again. As a mom with kids out of school and one out of college I say don't rush to send them off to school. Before you know it they will be gone and you will miss these days of having them home. I sure do. Off subject though, when I took my foster daughter to Kindergarten I thought I was going to feel so out of place. I am 46 years old and I have a grandson who was born last May. But I was pleasantly surprised that I wasn't the only "old lady" there. A couple moms were my age and sending their first one to school. That gave me hope that I will have energy to raise our youngest who we are hoping to adopt. yeah.
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