[kk30260]

I know it's hard to hear that your son may not be up to par- but for his own good... I would listen to the teacher. You can hold him back now and give him that extra year to develop. He's young and may not notice his friends going on to the next grade. You can easily explain that they're older and that is why they get to go to the next grade. Or you can push him forward and later find out he's struggling. If he struggles to keep up- chances are, he'll always be struggling. For the most part, parents don't find out until they are in the 3rd grade that their child is having problems. Imagine the damage on their self esteem to be held back then, kids can and will be very cruel. Do your child a favor.... give him that extra year! Better safe then sorry.