[topnotch]

Topnotch,
That is not how the new rule works. You are still capable of holding children back. In my opinion it will still happen and in many cases should happen. However, the only thing that changes is they will not be able to compete in athletics during a hold back year. So they can play in 6th grade hold back in 6th grade and not compete that year and then resume all activities in 7th grade. The child still has the extra year to mature and develop, however they just won't be competing in the same grade for 2 years.

Thanks for that information, That proves what I posted why on earth would we want to keep any child from competing if it was not directed at him for punishment, If you can tell me how keeping A kid from playing anything will benefit that kid I would like for you to share it with me. If you will tell me who gains from keeping A child from playing, or who will it damage if they play, I would like to know, Maybe there is something I don't know about. I look forward to reading your post they are usually well received and informative, Personally I feel we should find ways to keep our children elgible however we in Ky (KHSAA) makes every effort to find ways to deny elgibility. THANKS