A student isn't a holdback if they didn't repeat a grade and merely started kindergarten at an older age. And for that matter, why so hung up on the kids held back for athletics?
I know a few lacrosse families , who plan this from the moment their kids are born. They know they will either start late or repeat early on. Easier that way and better to get the older advantage young when not so obvious. Nothing wrong with it. The argument has always been, should youth lacrosse change the rules to age based? This is a Relevant topic for all the youth age threads. As long as it’s allowed, it’s totally within the rules. It’s just that it’s becoming crazy. If a kid wants to play high level D1, at some point they will probably need to be staying back a year or two. Since it’s allowed, what’s the opinion on when the best time to do this to get the biggest advantage?
Hung up on it, because it’s getting a little out of hand. Also, it can be dangerous! It’s also elitist, as it’s an unfair advantage against those who can not afford the extra years” of private schooling!
