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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How is there going to be a problem, the kid is starting a NEW school![/quote]

Because the kid is old enough to know that the parents are retaining him.  It's not kindergarten.  The kid knows he's supposed to be in 3rd grade and it does affect self esteem when your parents make you repeat a grade.  The other kids will know too b/c the retained child will end up saying things like "we did this last year in 2nd grade."  Other KINDERGARTENERS don't make fun of held back kindergarteners, but other 2nd graders are going to pick up on the fact that OP's child is doing 2nd grade twice.

The kid himself will think he's dumb b/c he's been held back.  Just doing the same thing over again, doesn't usually fix the problem.  OP's kid needs additional help.  He can catch up.  He just needs the right help.  What's the guarantee that the new school is going to be different for OP?  None.  The only guarantee is if OP gets the child some additional help either via an IEP or tutoring or help at home.  Something has to change.  Doing the same thing over again isn't really the most productive idea.  [/quote]

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