Should Elementary school students who have not successfully passed the previous grade still be admitted to the next grade? People on the side of the debate arguing for the promotion say, holding them back will hurt their development, and self-esteem. However, the effects of a premature promotion will hurt the child more than help. This is because children will be behind, they can not teach themselves, and holding them back will teach then a quality life lesson. People arguing for grade promotion say, “holding them back will hurt their self esteem or stunt their development.” That may be true in some cases, but for the most part those students wouldn’t be too effected by getting held back. Contrary to the development arguement, schools would
