http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/388594/Grade-retention I am considering retaining my 4th grader mainly because of maturity. What are your thoughts? She would be starting a new school when this takes place. GreatSchools en-us TeacherParent If you said that your daughter would be remaining in her same school, my answer would be different but as you have the opportunity of a new school, I'd see ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/388594/Grade-retention?cpage=1#comment_389726 5100.389726 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:08:43 -0700 healthy11 In general, experts don't recommend retention. When you say maturity is an issue, is your daughter young compared to her classmates? (ie, a late summer birthday?) Does she have any ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/388594/Grade-retention?cpage=1#comment_388612 5100.388612 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:11:34 -0700