Real Stories
Struggling to make your own decision? Read stories from real parents who have made this important decision.
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The Potential Long-Term Impact of the Decision
Many parents spoke of feeling anxious and stressed by the enormity of the decision, showing particular concern for the potential long-term impact of their decision-making on their child’s…
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A Note on Terminology
The terminology used when referring to starting school practices was shown to vary due to different perspectives offered by parents. For example, many parents often referred to a…
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So, what is Academic Redshirting?
You may have heard the term academic redshirting and be wondering what it means. It refers to a child commencing school the year after they are first eligible…
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I think I made the Wrong Decision.
Sandra’s Story I first met Sandra as a participant in one of my Focus Groups. Her family had recently immigrated to Australia from the United Kingdom (UK). At…
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The Rollercoaster Ride of Anxiety
“The rollercoaster ride of anxiety. Going up and down… Should I? Shouldn’t I?… … I don’t want to disadvantage him” (Kaitlyn, Mother as cited in MacKinnon, 2019, p.…
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What is the Right Decision?
For parents who are making this important decision, particularly for the first time, the experience of the decision-making could be likened to driving in an unfamiliar place. The…
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