https://www.reddit.com/r/education/comments/1j749qi/holding_back_2nd_grader_thanks_to_this_group/
created by Evening-Round-4067 on 09/03/2025 at 09:45 UTC*
61 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)
Over a year ago, I posted a question about holding back my very young 2nd grader, and based partly on the advice of this group, we went ahead and did it. I want to give a follow up and say that the results have been OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE!
He transferred from a Spanish immersion school to a regular school, and we moved to a very high income part of town with great schools and families. This way we avoided the stigma of repeating in the same school.
He’s testing in the 90th percentile for math and reading comprehension, and is now reading at a 7th grade level! He is SO PROUD of his academic abilities and he’s very confident about school. At home I have him doing 3rd Grade math and he’s CRUSHING IT!
Personally I think boys should be as old as possible before starting school, and this should be the standard.
Anyway, I just want to thank this group for your advice; it made a huge difference for my son.
Comment by 420chickens at 09/03/2025 at 16:54 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Glad to hear the update!!
Comment by Ok_Statistician_9825 at 09/03/2025 at 19:45 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Time is the best gift for a child!