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3.3.4 Long-Term Effts of Grade Skipping: Spanning 70 Years
In 2012, adults born between 1917-1987 were asked about their experiences with grade-skipping. There were few problems concerning achievement, though a third of the children reported a lack of challenge again after skipping. Slightly more boys than girls had social problems. These problems could be addressed by being good at sports. A few more boys than girls profited socially from skipping. With very few exceptions, they went on to study at a university. 90% of the women and almost 80% of the men reported that they would skip again if circumstances were the same, a response reflecting the typically positive effects of acceleration.