To hold back or not to hold back?

The baby, Teddy Bear, is below grade level in KINDERGARTEN. He is very young for the grade whereas his

big brother is one of the oldest. We are seriously considering holding him back.


I am worried how it will hurt his self-esteem. My sister was one of the youngest kids in her class also and she struggled through elementary school. She of course turned out , but with his

already low self-esteem, he may be better off being one of the SMARTEST kids in class by being held back.

I the little guy and I feel that this is a huge decision. It may affect the rest of his life!