I think the point was, in many instances, the kids are still only a month or two apart in age...not a year older. The kids with the late birthdays that were " held back" are the ones that are close in age with many on their team. Being called "cheaters" in those instances sounds ridiculous.
How do you know if they are only a month or 2 apart? What if they are a January or Febuary birthday? Then they could be almost 2 years older than the kids they are playing.
