Hey daffomere, Firstly, there is nothing 'wrong' with your DS if he needs another year in 3 year old kinder! Lots of kids do two years of 3yo, it's not about whether there is something 'wrong', it's just about whether he is 'ready'. If I were in your position, I would be asking for a meeting with his current kinder teacher to discuss the reasons for her recommendation. I suspect that it is based upon more than a few tears at drop off - perhaps there are more signs that your son needs a bit more time to develop his social maturity and resilience?

I want to put this gently, because it is clear that you are feeling sensitive... this is not about you, or your parenting or what is 'wrong' with your DS. No one is judging you. It is just a matter of figuring out what your DS needs and providing that for him. Perhaps he needs another year of 3 yo kinder, perhaps her doesn't. Sit down and have a chat to his teacher, talk it over with your DH and do what is best for your DS.