UPPER DARBY, Pa. - As local students get ready to head back to school, more of them than usual will be going back to the same grade and not as punishment.
Their parents have decided to hold them back on purpose. It’s a tough call for parents to make, but they’re thinking long-term for their kids."I’m hoping my 10-year-old daughter that has an intellectual disability can get more social skills," Syrita Powers stated.Georgie Powers, of West Philadelphia, should be going to middle school this year.
Instead, her mom and dad decided for their daughter to repeat the 5th grade. Again.MORE HEADLINES:"She has this big, bright beautiful smile, but I know it takes more in the world to carry a smile.