Trust your own instinct.
We started our eldest boy (February born) at 4 and 7 months. It was too young. Although he was bright he was very immature (even for his age) and had trouble concentrating. We worked hard with him re homework etc but it was a struggle. We we're lucky that a place became available and we were able to have him repeat 1st class. He's doing well now. If we had it over we would have kept him until 5 years. Our second boy and first girl started at 5 years and have no problems. Our second girl will be 4 and 8 months starting. My view is that boys (and maybe girls if it's the first child) should wait until they are 5 years. Younger siblings seem to be brought on by their elders and girls are miles ahead of boys. I think that being a year older starting Secondry and doing exams will benefit a child also.I'd appreciate any advice from parents who've been through this although I 'm aware a lot depends on the child himself..
Our little boy will be four and a half this September, we have decided to wait until next year to send him to school, at 5 1/2 years.
Children are not obliged to attend school before the age of 6.
6 is the magic number.
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