One thing I don't get is parents who insist that their child be "several years ahead" in the school program. This issue is especially pervasive in my upper midd

One thing I don't get is parents who insist that their child be "several years ahead" in the school program. This issue is especially pervasive in my upper middle class tech-geek peer group. Why put this stress on the kid? What's the rush? What additional benefits does one get from entering college at 16?