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