[Dream_Weaver]

One more thing and I'm done.

I think that the one thing we can all agree on is that holding a child back is a parent's decision, and no one is more inclined or informed to make that decision than a child's parent.

If the thread starter meant for this thread to support the "Parental Decision" of holding a child back in Pike Co., then we should all back those whose right to make that decision up until the 8th grade have been taken away regardless of how we feel about holding our own child back.

Not supporting their rights or decisions of those who would like to hold their children back because you do not agree with the concept contradicts all those who say it should be a parental decision but do not support parents wishing to hold back their child.

There are many decisions in our adult life that we'd like to make but can't because of various reasons. How we raise our children, or what's best for our children should not be one of them.

excellent post!