Some recent studies have shown that holding boys back a year is actually beneficial to their success in school, while starting girls at the usual age is suggested, because girls mature faster than boys. Several friends and relatives who have recently had children are seriously considering holding back their boys and letting the girls go as prescribed by the school district. Based on my own children, this seems entirely on target.
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Some recent studies have shown that holding boys back a year is actually beneficial to their success in school, while starting girls at the usual age is suggested, because girls mature faster than boys. Several friends and relatives who have recently had children are seriously considering holding back their boys and letting the girls go as prescribed by the school district. Based on my own children, this seems entirely on target.