We regret redshirting our son. Skipping a grade fixed the problem.

Business Insider | 08-09-2026 10:30pm |

A parent recounts the decision to redshirt their son in kindergarten due to different cutoff dates between states, which led to him being older and academically ahead. By first grade, he was bored, so with teacher support, they moved him to second grade mid-year. The author regrets the initial redshirting and shares the experience.

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