I remember when i was younger my lttle brother had the same problem. if you allow your child to pass and continue on, he will do nothing but struggle the whole year., my parents chose to hold my brother back and even now he says that it was the best thing for him. He ended up graduating with an honor roll diploma. If you want to get a tutor, look into a program that specializes in it, not just a teenager from down the street. The programs tend to focus more where your child will need the help.

There are lots of things to consider when retaining a child. How old is he? older or younger than classmates…size?
If he is having difficulty with math and reading comprehension it would be beneficial for him to repeat 2nd grade. You don’t want to send him to 3rd grade if he is struggling. He will hit the wall and give up. Think of it as gifting your child another year of development. Good luck!