It's a done deal

DH and I met earlier today with B's kindergarten teacher regarding B's placement for next year. She is smart enough to move on, but emotionally she's not mature enough to move up to first grade. She has given me trouble about doing her homework, and complains about the first graders having homework every night. In fact, she has told us that she never wants to leave kindergarten. So we agreed that she should be "retained" in kindergarten next year. It really was a no brainer. She's a quick learner, but is reluctant, and is having trouble making friends. She no doubt would benefit from another year in kindergarten in order to mature.

I know it is the right decision for her, but I still can help but feel a little guilty that she is being "left back." I really need to get over the stigma.