[thecavemaster]

If that is what the parents want to do then who are we to judge. If you wouldn't do that with your child then that is your choice.

Parents don't always know best: Shakespeare said, "You love not wisely, but too well." Also, the overall welfare of other students has to be considered in certain issues. Hold backs, for me, is a tough issue. If a group of players repeat the 8th grade, win the conference title playing against opponents a full year (or more) younger, what has been accomplished? In many conferences (Middle School) in central Kentucky, this is not permitted.