[quote=GGG]Another recent issue is that he says that it is embarrassing to be a year younger than everyone.
You may wish to help him develop a perception that a mix of ages is common, typical, and normal. Look for real-life examples of people of different ages.
ITA with indigo's advice, and would also point out that within any given class, even without grade-advanced students, there's typical a wide range of ages, some kids on the older end of the spectrum and some on the younger end. Depending upon where your ds' birthday falls, he's most likely not a full year younger than the youngest student in class based solely on calendar dates. It's also possible that there might be children who've transferred in from other schools who started at younger ages.
The other thing I'd do is ask why it bothers him - is it something he's worried about or is it because other kids have said something about it to him?
polarbear
