Seventh grade Quote by Mark Gimenez
““Yep. Quentin held him back in kindergarten and again in seventh grade so he'd have two extra years to get bigger. He did. Lots of dads do that now. Soon””
About This Quote
A coach delayed a child's growth to allow extra development time, a tactic used by many parents.
In simple terms: Parents sometimes postpone sports to let kids grow bigger.
Key Takeaway
Consider timing in child development.
Themes
parenting
sports
development
strategy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- youth sports
- school athletics
- family decisions
- coaching plans
Key Concepts
growth timing
competitive advantage
parental influence
Questions to Reflect On
- Is extra size worth delayed skill?
- What are long‑term effects?
A Different Perspective
Delaying may hinder early skill acquisition.
