[BB CLAW]

It is very beneficial for various reasons and yes everyone has their own opinion. Me personally, I believe that some children may be less developed maturity wise, academically wise, athletically wise, and some realize it is best that their kid not continue on in a class with a group of trouble kids. Many reasons and many benefits. Although all of these are good reasons, some don't fall in any of these categories and/or elect to fuss. If a child meets the age limits by regulation, why is it an issue. The guidelines are clear and if you meet them???? Finally, I would rather my child be 19 at graduation. Those who wish for theirs to be 17-18 at graduation, have at it. Why fuss??? Is your child not able to match holdbacks academically?, Maturity wise?, athletically??? What is the problem???? If they can't compare in any of these, it is almost guaranteed they won't ever, and the answer may be : Hold them back and let them catch up. This is my opinion.