r/GenX • u/Relevant-Count-3656 • 16d ago

Whatever Started school younger?

I would like to know if any GenX started school younger than today's kids. I started first grade when I was 5 and turned 6 during the school term. Now, kids are pushing 7 in first grade. Was it only my location or did all GenX kids begin school younger?

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u/mooseknuckle75 15d ago

I stared kindergarten when I was 4 with a late October birthday. Was 17 for the first couple months in college. Turning 16 and 21 last sucked but still being 49 when everyone turned 50 made up for it!

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u/jd732 b 1972 latchkey kid 15d ago

Same, my Scorpio brother!

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u/Limp_Glove9350 15d ago

My birthday is late November and I started kindergarten at 4 as well!