Research looked at children starting kindergarten in North Carolina . Those who join closer to the age of six than five are called 'old-for-grade ' These 'old-for-grade ' children did best academically at school until 16 . Study also found they were a 16th less likely to engage in delinquent behaviour while still in school . But were more likely to drop out and commit of a crime after the age of 16 .
Research looked at children starting kindergarten in North Carolina . Those who join closer to the age of six than five are called 'old-for-grade ' These 'old-for-grade ' children did best academically at school until 16 . Study also found they were a third less likely to engage in delinquent behaviour while still in school . But were more likely to drop out and commit of a crime after the age of 16 .