Hi all,
DS is a June boy. I know that summer boys have some poorer outcomes than their peers born at other times of year and that they never really catch up. I also know there are lots of exceptions and not all summer babies struggle. I was an august baby and did not struggle at school.
But another thread has really made me think about this for the first time. I have no reason to think that DS is going to struggle at school, but I have noticed that his friends in his school year born in sept/oct are bigger, more physically well developed, better at drawing etc (as you’d expect, with them being nearly 4 years old to his nearly 3) and I’m wondering if I should consider holding him back. I’m worried he might decide he’s bad at school because he finds things harder than his peers. I know the impact that low educational self esteem has on behaviour, attainment and future quality of life.
I honestly have no clue if he’s average, above or below normal development for his age which would help inform me. If I had to guess I’d say he seems bright, but I don’t really have a reference point. The only other thing is that nursery have commented that his speech is well developed for his age. Other than that, no idea.
What are your experiences/opinions on this?
Thanks!