Holding back your kid will hurt them more if they get shown up by younger kids. It's something parents should think about before making such a life changing decision for their kid. Imagine your kid doesn't get recruited? Doesn't get into one of their dream schools? Gets no scholarship? Ends up frustrated on a bench once in college... Will it be worth it? Especially when so many will be able to do so without being left back.
Not a parent of a holdback but why do you care what other parents/kids do? Really none of your business. Parents of kids who hold back don't need a lecture. I'm sure they have their reasons and have done their homework.
Then they should play with their own age. Hold back all you want, but play in the age group you belong in. Otherwise you are simply trying to make yourself look better and risking injury to other kids. That is why people care and should continue to care. It is called sportsmanship and character.
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