Ah, I see.
I repeated year 11, so I turned 18 in year 12. I wasn't sure what the concern would be.
I think it's what is going to happen, but I worry. Mostly I think he's just immature, but what if I'm wrong?
What if his resilience doesn't increase and he never figures out how to connect socially or protect himself?
What if, what if, hey? It's ok. I know there are no answers and I just need to go with my gut. I just don't want to get it wrong and break him.
Whichever way you go, the will be positives, and negatives,and neither way is terrible.... Just because the research doesn't really support repeating doesn't mean EVERY will have a poor outcome- research is just research... I posted that article caused think its a good summary of the issues. If you are gong to do it, absolutely prep is the best year to do so. Even if he is not immature and there is more going on, as long as it is introduced as a positive thing for him it will turn out okay.

Being a parent is hard work