should i let him move up? i also have another child going into 1st grade and i dont want to hurt his feelings, but i dont wanna hold my son back
2006-06-06 07:11:21 · 11 answers · asked by fancyangelic 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Let him move up to third. I'm sure it will make his future better in some way, rather than worse.
2006-06-06 07:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by Katlyn ♥ Disney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he on the older side or the younger side of all the others in his current class. If older then go for it. Heck school takes so long to get thru and a head start will benefit him. Now if he is on the younger side, I would think about it. He would be the youngest in his whole 3rd grade class and that might not be good. All the girls will end up being older then him when he starts liking them. And then you have to think about his body maturing slower then all of the other boys. He will be a year behind them and that might create teasing. What does he think? Ask him. Let the other son know that if his learning ability is like his brothers then he may also be able to do the same thing. But that it really is not normal for most kids to be that smart that fast, and that its a gift from god and that he will also have a gift but need to find it.
2006-06-06 14:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by smi_le_y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello~
Honestly, it's only the 1st grade. My daughter was the same way, and I moved her up. I regret that decision now. Schools now are teaching sooo much more early on, and there may be some crucial things he may need to learn. Middle school and high school maybe, but now let him learn the fundimentals. He may have a more challenging 2nd grade year than 1st grade, if during the first few weeks of school he's not being challenged enough, then maybe advance him to accelerated classes. But to miss out on these early years, may hurt him in the long run. Best of luck.....Kudos for being a wonderful mother:)
2006-06-06 14:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by beaufortgirl_1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to let your children understand that they are indeviduals, so you will make decisions about their needs seperately. If you explain to your younger son why his brother is going into 3rd grade, he may be bitter at first, but in time everything will even out. Another option you may want to consider is having your child advance to 2nd grade, but take advanced courses. The school should have an advanced student program for children like your son. That way he won't have to be seperated from all his friends, be the youngest person in his class, or have his brother's feelings hurt.
2006-06-06 14:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by SportsFan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you ready for him to move up to 3rd grade? Do you feel that you have the time and the patience to aid him in this new and exciting advancement? Are you going to be their for him when he needs you? If you are a good parent the answer is YES!!! to all of the above. It is O.K. to be skeptical, it will be a new challenge for the both of you. Neither you nor he will be bored. That being said, let him go, work with him where is falling short, loosen the reigns and let him GO!!!
2006-06-13 11:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by tammy h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if ur child has the intelligence required of a 3rd grade student, I would strongly recommend against a double-promotoin. These "jump-ups" at this early a stage leave serious flaws at the basic, fundamental level. In the long run these students have problems coping up. Let him move at the normal pace; if he is overqualified for his age, encourage him to consolidate his concepts even better. I assure u, in the long run he will emerge more succesful than u expected.
2006-06-06 14:23:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was in the same situation and I accepted to skip second grade. It was mostly OK but it seems second grade is when they are emphasising most on caligraphy. Result - my son's writing is terrible... And he doesn't want to become an MD! So sometimes i regret skipping that second grade. Another issue is that he's alway between the youngest in his class.
On the positive side, school wasn't boring for him.
2006-06-06 14:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by wildflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him go. how many 1st graders have the intelligence to tell thier parents that they are ready for the third grade.
2006-06-06 14:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by CitizenV 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hold my child back this early in his/her education. They grow up too soon as it is. The opportunity will always be there if he/she continues to show promise.
2006-06-06 14:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Sati 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if he is ready then you shud let him move up and not pass up this great oppurtunity
2006-06-06 14:14:20 · answer #10 · answered by urz_truly92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋