[goBIGblue82]

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!

I was not arguing with your post. I was simply stating both sides to the argument. Like I said I don't think their is a clear cut right and wrong in this situation. I think with different circumstances there should be different reasoning. I completely understand and accept your viewpoint. However, you didn't answer my question. If your child asks you if they can be heldback to mature on and off of the field, what is your answer?