So are you going to blame or punish the kid because his parents made the decision to hold him back? Not sure tha would be consistent with Marianist values either.
The fact remains that many parents are making this decision. Indeed, many parents believe holding their child back has benefits other than athletic benefits (including social and academic benefits). Read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Many people are holding their kids back. You better get used to it and stop whining about it.
Just because people are doing it doesn't make it right. The fact you reference the outliers means you know it is cheating. Cheating the system to gain an advantage. We all learned many people cheat the system (tax system) this political season. Using loopholes to your advantage.
But doesnt galdwell also say the benefit will only work when a few take advantage and it isnt the norm???
Why do you say people should get used to it, let them be a voice. So what if you dont like it and think it Whining, they are entitled to voice their opinion just as they are entitled to hold back.
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