[JCHS Alumni Eagle]

The more I think about this the more funny I find it. It kinda reminds me of two parents arguing over allowing thier kids to have a pop. Mother says no Johnny can't drink a pop cause his organs are developing and it isn't good for him. Dad says but dear it's just a drink. Who is right and who is wrong? Guess it depends on who you ask. My personal opinion on hold backs is if should be done on elementary school. Regardless of the reason for the hold back I'm still dying to hear some one tell me one negative thing it does for the child. Do I know what my child will be doing with one more year at home? Absolutely! Will my child be more mature when they leave home? Sure hope so! Will my child be a little more physically mature? Should be might prevent an injury for them! Will they be better prepared for college socially? For many kids being a little more mature allows then to be a leader not follower! Will it help them excell in academics? Who knows! Not sure it will hurt and can't find a negative about it. By the way this is a decision I will be having to make twice sighing the next 4 years due to the recent change to 5th grade. And by the way both of mine are girls not boys.