ugh - the 'gift of time argument" I hate the "gift of time argument" - (eyes rolling, head in hands). dd5's preschool used that line on me. Really - what the heck is that supposed to mean anyway? She will still have the same time - but just in a place where her academic needs are (hopefully) more likely to be met. It is not like I am hurling her towards her grave a year early. I think preschools use that line to get the "gift of another year of tuition".