Is the holdback pattern gaining ground in multiple parts of the country? Also, does this happen on the girls-side? What role do administrators in education/board of education members have in allowing "unwarranted" holdbacks? In the past it seemed to be a very well thought out decision , one w no other choice, to leave a child to repeat a grade. If private school I suppose less control by town/state administrative bodies. it seems in time that more will join the holdback bandwagon if it truly benefits the holdback. Is the pattern primarily lacrosse based or for all sports? Just curious. Thank you.