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Originally Posted by AdoptAmiga
We seem to be buttin' heads today  ! Friends still?!  |
LOL! Yes!
I think so much comes down to the child and the school district. With both of my boys going to Young 5's, they could have gone on to full day kindergarten at age 6, but if they had gone straight into full day kindergarten (without Young 5's) at age 5 it would have been a disaster. Lauren just misses the currect Dec. 1st cut off and I think she could make it through a full day kindergarten day, but I dont' think she needs it or that it would be the best thing for her. They have so many years of full day school, and kindergarten is so academic now. I feel like we should give them more time to be little kids and ease into school.
Yes, if it is a matter of getting kids who haven't had the opportunity for prior school experience 'caught up' I can see the need, but I don't like the idea of it being mandatory for everyone in all districts.
Deb - Good questions! My son's have birthdays in late May and early Sept. and I held them both back. For Alec, now in 4th grade, it was definetly the right decision, and so far I am very glad we did it for Daniel too. That is exactly why I have an issue with mandatory K at 5 years old (not sure how the Young 5's would fit in there) AND full days. I want to be able to make that decision for my children and what I feel is best for them.