Parents delay sending kids to school for social reasons and physical size. It's not about academic advantage.

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Original language	English
Pages	1-5
Number of pages	5
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Media Group
Publication status	Published - 22 May 2025

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