Should parents be holding their children back from school? | 60 Minutes Australia 

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All over Australia, hundreds of thousands of parents are currently facing a dilemma for their 4 and 5 year olds. Are they ready to go to school next year? And if you're looking for reassurance that you've made the right decision, the latest research doesn't help. Send them too early, and they may never catch up - in academic results or self-esteem. Start them later, and they're more likely to be the success of the classroom - not just in their first year but for the rest of their school life.
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