Red-shirting kindergartners was on 60 minutes...holding kids back a year to give them an advantage in life.
I question the value of it. And studies are inconclusive. But I don't question the irritation I feel at parents who are most serious about it for their kids. This is another sign to me that our society is coming to an end...even though its not the worst symptom.
They used hockey and Canada as evidence that it benefits children. This is from a book by Malcolm Gladwell...the Outliers. If anyone remembers the Dieners...(Travis being the most successful) they had this advantage and they were able to play basketball longer. Part of it was their uncle being their coach in Fond du Lac. But in the end, none of them are in the hall of fame.
I think its an interesting subject.