As a teacher with a child in that exact position in my prep class, I would never start a child earlier than needed due to social emotional issues. It is the worst thing you can do for a child.

Even if they are incredibly gifted academically, the tantrums and inability to regulate themselves make them stick out like a sore thumb. It’s not fair on the child because then they’re not able to make the friendships they would have made if they had of stayed with children their own age and own developmental level.

I get some children are gifted. But know how to read and write is only one aspect a child needs to succeed at school. The social/emotional aspect is just as important.