I was an October baby, so I started &quot;a year late&quot;. I only had one good friend a year above me, we got out of touch when he went to Junior High while I was stuck in 6th grade. My other friends were in the same year and considering the older friend grew up to have lots of legal problems, I&#x27;m not disappointed on that end.<p>I do wish I had finished a year earlier, though. It would have meant cheaper college and would have also meant starting a career sooner, which for me is above $100k&#x2F;yr. It would have also increased the chance of my mother still being alive since she died right after I was hired and I think if she didn&#x27;t have to work until the end because I&#x27;d have been paying her bills she&#x27;d still be around.<p>I&#x27;d suggest going with what your kids want. If they want to learn, go for it. If they&#x27;re perfectly happy with pre-school&#x2F;daycare, or have lots of friends in that age group, maybe reconsider. They&#x27;ll make new friends regardless of the grade, though.