My son skipped 4th grade – We have to pay college tuition one year early now. This is a weighty decision. I decided to let him decide. I was really worried he would not fit in. At that age it didn’t seem to matter. He hung out with the smart kids,and was well accepted. When we moved to a new state, they wanted to demote him. They gave him a chance, and he fought it through. He graduated top 10, actually blowing off homework to avoid being valedictorian. He is an odd, shy kid. All considered he’s done well. I hope he finds something in life to pursue as passionately as he did to stay in 6th grade. One of my fears was that he would become academically under-stimulated at puberty, and turn to the rowdy side like I did. The prisons are full of restless smart people that were seeking excitement. I should know. I remain uncertain, but I think we all did the best we could. What more can any parent or child hope for?.