Originally Posted by deacongirl
It may be that not skipping is best for the OP's child. But I think that the cons of not skipping need to be explored fully. And a poor academic fit in elementary school may be more damaging than future hypotheticals re: driving and dating.
+1

Agreed! While addressed primarily to the OP, these posts exist indefinitely and may be read by a wide audience, giving added benefit to discussing as many aspects as posters may have to share.

I've not come across a parent whose goal it was to grade-skip a child; nonetheless circumstances may unfold in which this becomes the path of choice (although even then it may only be regarded as the lesser of two evils). Sharing that one is in good company if acceleration becomes imminent, is worthwhile. What may seem like pressure to some may simply be open minded thoughtful discussion to another.