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I know many hold a negative view of retaining a kid intentionally who is not having acadmemic issues.

That is not where I was coming from at all. I don't have a negative view.

The poster who started the thread said he had some questions to be answered, all of which pertained to sports. But in his first sentence, he said his son was interested in being held back and he listed educational reasons first, then maturity and lastly sports.

I have a son that is interested in being held back due to educational, maturity, and athletic reasons.

Since he said the son was the one wanting to be held back, and he listed education first, I thought it was relevant to ask if there were any academic issues and to inquire as to the opinions of his teachers and school administrators. No judgement, no hidden agenda, just an honest question to help understand the situation.

So, "What do his teachers and school administrators think of holding him back? Is he in a position academically where he needs to repeat a grade to help in his development?"

By discussing these things, the answer may help somebody else who is debating the same issue.