So seriously folks, this is an honest question, how do your kids feel socially about being held back. I guess it is boon to kids who struggle in school, because they can pretend they need the boost for athletics.

However, I can't imagine that dads of 8th graders are comfortable having your young men at the school dance.

What happens if you hold them back and they end up playing D3 or club anyway? Will that still be okay? Seriously unless you are after a top D3, it is not difficult to play D3 for the average club lax player if he has excellent grades.

I really am completely baffled by this whole trend.