"The practice of holding back a child from kindergarten for a year offers few benefits over the long term, and the academic advantage for students of being older generally evens out by the third grade."
"Though kindergartners might enter school with an academic advantage in part stemming from maturity, by third grade they are at grade level with classmates when comparing testing data."
"Students who enter kindergarten delayed may also have a higher risk of dropping out, according to studies referenced in the report."
Holding back a child from kindergarten, known as 'red-shirting,' provides few long-term academic benefits, with advantages typically leveling out by third grade. The practice is more common among affluent families and often involves boys. Two-thirds of held-back children have summer birthdays, making them younger for their grade. While the intention is to enhance social-emotional development, the effectiveness varies, and delayed entry may increase dropout risks. Overall, the percentage of parents choosing this option has remained stable since the 1990s.
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