The Problems with Retention
Although repeating a grade can initially help a child academically, sometimes doing so can have far-reaching effects. read more
May 14, 2001
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Q&A: Retention
Will repeating a grade help your child catch up in school? Read the answers to other parents' questions and find out. read more
July 12, 2000
Kindergarten Retention
Read expert opinions on the worth of keeping a child back in kindergarten. read more
April 26, 1999
Retention or Promotion
Are irresponsibility and distraction reasons to retain a child? read more
August 17, 1998
Is Retention the Answer?
Read why this expert feels that retention usually doesn't work. read more
March 7, 2002
Dyslexia and Retention
A child who is happy, well adjusted, and performing on grade level, even if that is below the class average, should move up with his class. read more
May 14, 2002
When Retention Fails
Holding your child back a grade can backfire. What do you do then? read more
May 30, 2001
ADHD, IEPs, and Retention
Read why not everyone who has ADHD gets to have an IEP. read more
November 12, 2002
CAPD Testing and Retention
Our expert answers a mother's questions about CAPD and retention. read more
June 13, 2002
Retention Because of Shyness?
Retention decisions should not be made quickly. Investigate the issues before a decision is made. read more
February 6, 2001
Reading Difficulties and Retention
Our expert questions a school counselor's recommendation of retention for a fourth-grader. read more
April 24, 2000
Retention for Bad Behavior
A mother wonders if her seven-year-old son, who is a good student, should be retained for behavioral problems. read more
September 9, 1998