[Dream_Weaver]

He is still upset w/us for not doing it anyway regardless of the policy that was in place.

[Tin Cup]

I am from Letcher and I think they did the right thing for the kids.All counties are able to hold kids back.Look at Knott co,Hazard in the 14th they all have holdbacks.They will compete state wide. Trust me they did the right thing.Good job board of education.

It may be the right thing and make the playing field equal in our area. Just should have been done at the end of the current season/school year. The middle school girls couldn't do it and now the boys can. Could be some litigation there.

[bob-cater]

look at Johnson Central they have 7th grader that r 15 years old[b][i][color="Blue"]

[BHSPirateMom #1]

look at Johnson Central they have 7th grader that r 15 years old[b][i][color="Blue"]

Who won't get to play his senior year.

[BOBCAT-BLACK & GOLD]

I think if kids can make the grades they shouldn't be allowed to be held back just to have an advantage over other kids in sports. Why would anyone put sports over academics. I they cant make the grades they should be home studying instead of at practice or a game.

I totally agree...

[cart man]

[quote=bob-cater]look at Johnson Central they have 7th grader that r 15 years old[b][i][color="Blue"][/QUOTE

They have one starter who cannot repeat 7th grade. He won't be 14 until April, so is young compared to other holdbacks. Don't make statements that you know nothing about.

You must think he's pretty good, but he is still a year and a half away from 15.

[hoopfan1]

Is it true they passed the law to be able to hold kids back?

[SPORTS FAN 101]

There is always going to be some saying, "they should be allowed to be held back", and some saying "they should not be held back for sports".

There are alot of reasons to hold kids back; it may be purely for sports, partly for sports, or sports may not be a factor.

Ultimately, I believe a parent and their child are the ones to make that decision. Not someone elses parents, not one of the "powers that be" at a BOE, or even a coach.

I agree, it should be between the parents and the child who makes the final decision. It is something they have to live with. I thing it is a good thing to keep the child at home one year longer. They grow up too fast anyway...

[SportsKing]

It seems to me parents that didn't hold their kids back for whatever reason, ( bad birthday, wanted kid out of the house early, thinks kid is to smart and will get bored in school, etc.) are the ones against holding kids back because now their kid will be competing against kids that are physically and mentally more mature. Let's call it what it is,"jealousy." Don't get upset at parents for doing what they feel may be giving their child a better opportunity to compete. Let's face it, most kids will never play any sports at the college level, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't have every opportunity available to them. Sports teaches alot of "lifelessons" and for some kids, it's their only way to get some money for college. For those against holding kids back, what are the disadvantages vs. the advantages? Whether people like it or not Sports plays an important role in our society. It teaches kids how to compete, enjoy success, and deal with failures and most of all it teaches self discipline. I've never heard anyone that didn't hold back say they "were glad they didn't hold back", it's usually the oppsite, "regret!"
Think about this, what's the difference in your kid competing against another kid in his/her grade that is younger and didn't hold back or your kid competing against a kid in his/her grade that held back and is older than your kid? One thing, it's your kid!