Originally Posted by Austin
Originally Posted by shellymos
Principle: Is your son in any sports, or do you plan on him being in any?
Me: He likes sports, so we will probably look into it
P: well that could be a problem if we accelerated him...because he wouldn't really be with peers
Me: I don't get what you mean

BS!!!

I played soccer with HS kids when I was 12 and accelerated during lunch. We had pickup games every day. It was a blast and I held my own.

These same principals like to brag about their sports programs when the kids should be studying for class after school not playing sports. They deliberately praise them for wasting their time.


yikes, I really do know how to spell principal. Anyhow, I really hated the sports comment as well. I don't know if DS is going to be a sports star as he hasn't been so inclined...but he has always been a big kid (born 10 lb 1 oz a week early). And he is advanced with his motor skills...so I am not too concerned. That is good to hear your experience. I think if DS were to pick a sport right now it would be soccer...or possibly baseball. He is pretty good...maybe even on par with a child that is one year older (gasp).