[leslieb]

I agree with Ann and punkmommy. Let me tell you my story: 2 of my boys were born in July. I started the first one in kindergarten when he turned five because I thought that's what you're supposed to do. When he finished first grade, the teacher said he was very bright, understood everything, but that he was very young and immature and would benefit very much from holding him back. I followed her advice and NEVER regretted it. When my next boy was five, I just waited and started him in kindergarten when he turned 6. Both boys (now adults) did extremely well in school and never for one minute regretted having started later. In fact, neither of them was very aware of having been held back. Tell your child how lucky he is to get to have another year of kindergarten. Not every child gets that chance you know! Approach it in a positive manner, and he will see it in a positive light. If you move him ahead now, he will always be a little behind, he will always struggle, and he will not achieve to his potential. Give him this second chance to be the best he can be!