I don't think either option is wrong. It comes down to what is best for your child. My only suggestion is to consider what your "hangups" are and whether they are based in reality or myth.
Have you read "A Nation Deceived"?
I have read Nation Deceived. Maybe I need to read it again. I believe all of the accelloration can be good and understand the benefits of intellectual peers but he's my boy and I'm scared for him. I understand there needs to be comprimize no matter what I do.
2 Grade accelloration:
Sports disadvatage hurts self esteem, he loves sports
Going to college at 16?
lack of maturity
too much HW, 5th grade adds 20 mins.
managing with 5th Grade peers, he still likes to play with toys
current situation:
Hurts self esteem
doesn't like school, mostly cares about recess fun
doesn't prepare him for challenges/time management/study habits ect.
discourages advancement
thinks challenge = more busywork,(lost trust with 4th Math)
I really wish he could just stay with the grade he is in and get what he needs.
