It is difficult for a child to be the youngest in the grade and/or being at the bottom of the heap especially in this day and age when the Yeshivas promote only the top and the metzuyanim. In addition, parents would much rather wait it out than leave the child back a grade once they have started school and can’t keep up and I agree with that, because that is not good for the child. WE as grandparents do not understand why our 2 year old grandchildren are already in nursery school even in diapers? Why can’t they still be home with their mothers? Is it because the mothers work or they have another one or two at home or they want or need some free time? I am told that the 2 year olds need social stimulation with their friends and need to be both socialized and prepared for school. Honestly, what’s the rush?
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