Hi Dorthys, I am in the same boat w/a DS6 who did skip Kindergarten and we are having social issues. I guess skipping really depends on the child. Overall, I think girls are more mature and more able to handle skipping than boys are. But of course just my opinion, many will disagree. I dk really what to do next. I can't believe I am even considering homeschooling. I think NYC is not really in favor of grade skipping you prob have better luck in Iowa.