http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do GreatSchools en-us dhfl143 Just because retention isn't statistically the best answer for most children with LDs, does not mean that it was not the right answer for your child. You know your child ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=1#comment_140351 5100.140351 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:32:21 -0800 kittimoma Thank you mytwoboys I was so greatful to see your comment. I retained my daughter in third grade, she is dyslexic- it was the most difficult decision I ever made. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=1#comment_139970 5100.139970 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:43:16 -0800 Anonymous Thank you all for sharing your thoughts with me. It was all very helpful and supportive! As a parent of three boys ages ranging from 2 to 12 years I've ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=1#comment_139435 5100.139435 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:44:55 -0800 2kidss Im against retention. But as you read it is a personal decision. All the research points to not retaining. Why are you thinking retention? Do You or the school wants http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=1#comment_139198 5100.139198 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:01:47 -0800 Amis914 I was a 3rd grade teacher for 4 years in a state that allowed a test to determine pass or fail. It didn't matter whether the child was socially ready. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=1#comment_138919 5100.138919 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:53:05 -0800 empeg1 The matter of retention can be controversial and confusing. It might help if you can post more detail. What do you mean by social immaturity. What is the school saying? ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=2#comment_138906 5100.138906 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:27:21 -0800 mytwoboys I chose to have my son repeat the 1st grade because he had an LD and I am glad I did, because he is on the small side and now ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=2#comment_138871 5100.138871 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:05:53 -0800 dhfl143 There has been a lot of research on this subject. I am providing you with some articles that might provide you with some reference material to help you in making ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=2#comment_138851 5100.138851 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:59:01 -0800 srlonon I wanted to holdback my daughter in the 1st grade, so did her teacher ,because of this. The princapal refused, In my research, I found that if a child ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=2#comment_138635 5100.138635 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:37:54 -0800 Anonymous Seems to me like you, as the parent would have some indicators if the school is recommending you child be retained. I start by requesting specific examples and frequency of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/138511/How-do-I-know-if-retaining-my-3rd-grader-another-year-because-of-social-immaturity-is-the-right-thing-to-do?cpage=2#comment_138540 5100.138540 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:43:00 -0800