The playing down debate …. Its never going to change and all we talk about how the on age kid is going to benefit playing against older kids …. So what is the benefit for the kid playing down ? Especially at this age where there is obviously growth disparity . If someone on here has a legit answer I’d love to hear it because that’s the real question that needs to be addressed . Does it make the off age kid better? Is it an ego booster what’s the real answer from someone who is actually doing it…. And yes my son is on age and I teach him to compete and play against the best competition he can because it will benefit him down the road. But if someone has a great answer as to why he should play down I’d love to hear it so maybe I can convince myself it’s a great idea for him