So now we are 4 weeks into the school year and I had a meeting w/ his teacher this a.m....

After discussing many things, we are thinking about having him redo Kindergarten in this school because in the private school he was in, they pretty much failed to teach him anything he needed for 1st grade.

So now my question is, has anyone had to explain to their child why they have to go backwards in order to go forwards? I am so upset by having to do this, but after over analyzing everything, I feel it's the right thing to do at this time. He would be with kids his age instead of kids a year to a year and a half older, and get the confidence he needs to succeed.

Has anyone gone through this? I would love some advise.