The only reponse i have to this is maybe the 14 yr old parents so not think ahead for the future enough for there kids. facts are facts. those that graduate high school at 18-19 are better prepared for college than those that graduateat 17. those that graduate college a few yrs older are better prepared and more mature for the work force than others. it is a level playing field in which you can stay back if you chose to so if you others dont want to take advantage of this rule then dont cry about those that do. sorry but this hit a sore spot. a freshmen is a freshmen. last time i checked that means he becomes a sophmore then a junior and then a senior. dont blame others because they take advantage of all the resources that are in front of them.