Hi. We are having a delimma with my 10 year old son. He was moved up in Kindergarten to first mid-year b/c we were told he was so bored he was causing problems in class. We knew he was very intelligent, but never thought this. We felt we had no choice. Since then, every grade he has been in he has not been put in GT, but has better test scores than the kids in GT he knows, which is a blow to him. He loves sports, but is extremely challenged - many kids in his current grade are 1 and 2 years older than him, making it that much more harder for him later in life. Socially he's ok, but not where he should be. Academically, he struggles a bit with advanced classes, and we have noticed lower grades. We are simply considering putting him back to the grade he belongs in...to help him academically, socially and physically. Yes, we feel sports and academics are important to have a well-rounded child. As of now, he will be starting middle school this fall (10 years old until October in the 6th grade)...13 when he starts high school as a freshman and 16 as a senior! Any suggestions? Thanks!
