frankly, it would not seem fair to advance a child into the next grade, if that child were not able yet to function in that grade. perhaps it is wise to have that child, despite the embarrassment implicit, to repeat the grade, if it is in the best interests of the child. perhaps, wisdom on the part of the teachers crosses love in some instances, as the alternative is to consign the child to an environment which unduly challenges the child to that curriculum which they can't properly follow - yet. this is understandable, and there is no rush to enlightenment. many are still learning the lessons of having moving from second density to third, and there is no shame in being at what stage of attainment you are, wherever you are. a true glory of becoming is that everyone's relative speed of becoming is perfectly mirrored by the creator's infinite patience. there's no need to feel rushed, in larger terms - although the present times offer an accelerated chance to make gains. not everyone is going to take advantage, but all will be availed of the fact that no one is left behind, in the creator's perfect method of making sure that although we all evolve at different rates, no relative value is placed as to who evolves quicker, or slower. all will go through the whole panoply of experience, regardless of how fast or slow they progress. mark