Holding Your Child Back

Holding Your Child Back Your child's teacher has decided to hold your child back this year. Do you agree? Read what the experts have to say about retention.

Articles on Retention
The Risks of Repeating a Grade
Helping Retained Children
Teacher Experts Say No
Retention can be a very traumatic experience that follows children into adulthood. Read what our experts have to say about retention in:
Kindergarten
First Grade
Fourth Grade
School Counselor Says Yes
Retention can be beneficial in certain situations. Read what our elementary counselor has to say about retention in:
Kindergarten
First Grade
Fourth Grade
What Parents Say
Did you hold your child back? Find out how other parents answered this question:
No, and I wish I had.
No, and I'm glad I didn't.
Yes, and I regret that decision.
Yes, and I'm glad I did.
Is Your Child LD or ADD/ADHD?
Our learning disabilities and ADHD specialist shares his thoughts on retention:
Q&A: Retention

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