Some much depends on the teacher. It is true that when the child is in a 'sort of good' fit with the classmates, (often after accleration) then a wonderful teacher can 'find things for a child to do' that provide needed depth. So it isn't an either/or, and it varies from school to school and from classroom to classroom.

Observe, Observe, Observe,
Grinity

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