Wrong, the vast majority, like 47 of 50 states have laws that say to start Kindergarten you have to turn 5 befor 10/1 of that year. In Maryland you start K if you turn 5 by 8/31. Yes, some of the Hawks will turn 11 this fall and early winter, but none are 12.
You’re missing the whole point. If the state of Maryland says you start K if you turn 5 by 8/31, well what if the parents hold their kids back, and don’t start him in school until the following year? Or a kid is held back for academic reasons? That’s obviously a huge advantage, short term, especially at this age, if they’re playing with a younger grade. But long-term, being held back actually hurts development.. big fish/small pond...
