According to the University of Illinois’ Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting, the following are the top reasons for separating twins in school:

1 Classmates and teachers frequently compare the twins, which can be detrimental to the “less skilled” twin.

2 Twins may cause behavioral disruptions to their classmates, if one twin tends to distract the other or “mothers” the other.

3 Constantly being together may hinder the development of social skills.

4 Twins previously placed together in class seem secure and ready for the separation.

4 reasons for keeping twins together in school:

1 Twins are already experiencing a separation from their parents when they enter school and separating them from one another at the same time can be traumatic.

2 Emotionally upsetting events recently occurred at home.

3 Parents or the twins themselves feel strongly about same-classroom placement.

4 Only one classroom is available.