Funnily enough, all the ones i knew held back, were financially pretty good. And the kids who did the best in k-8 were mostly the poorest of the kids.

I know a number of people who were held back, and all but one agreed with it and said it was a good thing.

Ideally summer school is best, or after class help.

But in the current school system where i live, children are being accredited for algebra 2 when they are actually taken aside to learn fractions and other lower maths.

If you have read the studies on “no kid left behind” it hurts almost all the students.

Also, staying back a grade /summer school does help. They need to reimplement that.

If you are floundering in any subject, it is better to understand each level, otherwise you are drowning worse and worse as you are taken up in levels, understanding less and less and becoming more frustrated, upset, angry, and sad about it. And it gets you no where but down.

Constantly use cash at places and ask for an extra dollar (in addition to your change) in quarters.

He’ll just come back inviting his family and friends to the cool place he just found.

They fit aground where pipes enter walls/ceiling/floors. They fit under doors. They squish theirselves really small.

Hmmm, now I’ll have to check it out. Not sure if I had it. You’ve been making me want ice cream and there is no better flavor.

Hmm good question. Neither makes it without the corn syrup though, huh?

Most likely. Possibly also leaving pee dribbles on and around the seat , toilet seat left up….

More people need it versus company need.

The Christmas commercials even already started a while back.

And if you don’t, city hall (where you pick up your ballot in person) will have a list of the candidates.