[Jamesjam]

It doesn't matter if the kids are A and B students, the only thing that matters is what's best for the kids. My friend held his straight A son back in 7th grade. That allowed his son to take Alegebra 1 his second year of 7th grade, geometry in 8th grade, and other high school classes while in middle school. Thus enabling him to take AP classes earlier in his high school career. By his senior year he was taking almost all dual credit classes with University of the Cumberlands. If you're not aware of dual credit courses it allows HS students to get college credit at only a percentage of the cost. So he got 24 college credits for under $3000, at an university that costs over $20,000 for tuition. They saved in the long run over $20,000 by eliminating a year of paying for college. All because they gave their child another year to get ahead of the game. Sure he also excelled at sports, but that wasn't the reasoning. Every parent has the opportunity to do what's best for their children don't get upset if you're one of those not willing to make the decision. It's a hard decision to hold your kids back, but it's in their best interest. Don't feed me that my kid doesn't need it BS. Regardless of the situation there are benefits from holding a kid back. So if you're not willing to hold a kid back don't complain about parents that are willing to give their children the best opportunity to excell at the highest levels.

If you hold back your kid for academic reasons just play up with kids their own age.
Is that fair?