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What good does that do a child? It could give them a better opportunity for a college scholarship. Therefore, receiving that education that they otherwise might not be able to attain because of family income. What does it do to the child mentally, emotionally, and socially? You could let them go away to college at the age of 17, not even legally considered an adult. Socially still immature, mentally possibly easier to fall to peer pressure, emotionally a 17 year old is all over the place. What if your kid asked you to be heldback so he could mature on and off of the field, what would be your response? Don't lose sight there is no right and wrong answer to this question. Each situation is different, and the answer lies within the different circumstances. I would never push my children to do something they were against, but I'm going to present them with every opportunity in life to better them and their future.

Arguing over this is mental. Holding a child back for SPORTS is WRONG....IF there child needs to be held back for their grades, immature level, illness that is one thing. BUT FOR MERELY SPORTS ALONE...... priorities are messed up and need to be reconsidered. The field would never be an issuse for holding one of mine back ....NEVER! He is a great player....widely known...but IF his school works suffers. He knows he will not play until they have improved. ALL OUR KIDS KNOW THAT. Which is wonderful because they keep there grades in BETA club, that make sure to always represent their family, church, and school according. You give guides for your children...and you pray and hope they will do what is right. The forum guestion was HOLDING BACK and I ASKED if merely for sports. Merely for sports, as stated I am CON!