Be wary of ‘redshirting’ your kindergartner: It can backfire later

As we learned, redshirting – even when done with the best of intentions and with input from educational professionals – may need to be reconsidered as your child develops. The term “redshirting” originally referred to college athletes who sat out their first year to work on their skills without affecting their eligibility. The intent is similar for would-be kindergartners: By providing younger kids an extra year to develop physically, socially and emotionally, the expectation is that they’ll be better equipped to succeed.
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