What's really crazy to me is that not only is red-shirting the norm here. But preschool starting at age 3 or even earlier is also the norm. So many kids entering kindergarten are not only older, but also have 3 years of school under their belt.

So I remember trying to explain to someone that we needed to look at ways to better engage my son who was reading at a 4th grade level in K. They looked at me and said, well most our students start K already reading.

Well duh. They've had 3 years of school. Mine had had none.

Last edited by JollyGG; 08/23/13 05:45 PM. Reason: miswrote kindergarten for preschool