Redshirting really does seem to be the 'trend' now.  We have 2 boys the oldest just started Kinder &amp; I have no qualms about his ability to do well! However, in volunteering for his class I have observed a boy who is not yet 5 who may have done better w/ another year of preschool.  I think then, that holding back needs to be done on a case by case basis- of course! Like you, I was one of the youngest in my class &amp; I feel I did just great- but I'm a girl too! When it comes time to decide for our youngest- we'll just have to see where he is at-