[Buc Wild]

The only time you see kids held back (like I was) is with late birthdays in kindergarten, or if they are failing academically. My daughter has a late Sept. birthday and it was a tough decision if we should hold her back or not. We chose not to because she appeared ready. She is youngest in her class (has friends in grade behind her who are actually older than her). She is doing great academically and in sports (has earned all-state in both). She is also better socially than older sister. Would holding her back have helped in sports?, probably because she was very small and just now growing in size, but just can not justify holding a kid back that is doing well in school just for sports. Have no problem if kid needs it for academics. Sports are called extra- curricular activities because the #1 purpose of school is to get an education not sports!

Since you've not figured this out yet I'll make it clear for you. You, the KHSAA, or any other person(s) will never be qualified enough to tell me what's best for MY child.

Personally, I think you're an idiot for starting your daughter so early but I wouldn't have said that if you weren't so adamant about telling others that holding their children back is wrong. Mind your own business, raise your own kids, and let other parents do the same with theirs.