 Re: Skipping a grade? | |
When I was in elementary schools, there were two kids I knew of who skipped a grade and it worked out perfectly for them.
The thing is... If school it too EASY for your child, grade after grade, it will be more difficult for her when she gets to a more advanced level - or come accross a hard situation in life - and all of a sudden it's not so easy anymore and she must now work hard to succeed. See what I mean?
We don't want our child to become lazy or to lose interest. Children need to be mentally stimulated and challenged in order to develop their thinking skills. Also, it gives them a sense of pride and boosts their self-esteem when they succeed after having to work hard to make it happen.
Ultimately, you're the one who knows your child best and seeking other parents' input/opinions/experiences by sharing in this forum is a good idea, no matter what you decide in the end. You know, your issue is just one of those things that will probably have a good side and a bad side one way or another, so might as well listen to your instincts. |