i am curious - i would love to hear a response from a parent that has a holdback kid or 2 holdbacks. Does their playing down outweigh all the classmates in school looking at the kid like he has a learning problem?

I have a son who has learning differences. He was held back at the direction of our school system. That you suggest that he or my wife and I should be worried a put him being looked at as a kid that has a learning problem is the most egotistic and non-empathetic thing you could say. How dare you? I only pray that your son does not hit a snag where his physical or mental health creates a long term disability for him. If bad fortune ever bestows him you will not worry about how he looks to others. Instead you will love him and do what you need to do to support him. Most of you who promote this anti hold back non-sense have little humanity for others.

Grow up! It’s youth sports.