[connorsmommy1999]

we held both of our boys back (now 9 and 17) and have never regretted it ~

I really think they need to be ready - all the way around - and if giving him another year will allow him to be academically and socially ready then that's terrific.
I think you need to go with your gut....I was on the fence with both boys but by the next year I just KNEW they were ready and that "knowing" is such a great feeling...no worries, just a deep down "I know he's ready, he'll do great!" feeling.


---and I should add: for both boys, as they get older, we meet more and more kids who were held back...so there hasnt at ALL been a stigma- in fact DS has always thought it was really cool to be one of the first ones who got to drive, get a job etc.