http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/414537/How-can-I-hold-back-my-son-in-8th-grade-if-i-think-he-is-not-ready-for-High-School-mentally-and-socially GreatSchools en-us lexiscangab Well you have to talk to his teacher and principle. Explain to them how you feel, see if they feel the same way. I don't think you should hold him ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/414537/How-can-I-hold-back-my-son-in-8th-grade-if-i-think-he-is-not-ready-for-High-School-mentally-and-socially?cpage=1#comment_414882 5100.414882 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:35:17 -0700 tjlove Hi and welcome to GreatSchools!If you're seriously considering retaining your son a year, I'd suggest meeting with his teachers, school counselor and principal if you haven't already. Repeating a year ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/414537/How-can-I-hold-back-my-son-in-8th-grade-if-i-think-he-is-not-ready-for-High-School-mentally-and-socially?cpage=1#comment_414561 5100.414561 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:18:52 -0700