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学生跳级是否该被允许，你怎么看？

Students who do well in school might get to skip a grade. They move up to learn with older kids and face tougher work. But this has its problems too. We asked some young reporters if they think kids should skip grades. They gave good reasons for both sides. Here are some of their answers. What do you think?

Students should be allowed to skip grades, but that doesn’t mean all students should do it. Advanced students may learn more in a higher grade, but it may be hard for them to make friends. Grade-skippers risk getting bullied for their age or academic skills. For the kids who really want to skip a grade, go ahead. Skipping a grade has its pros and cons, but students should be allowed the choice. — Meyer Ballas, 12

Education is important, but so is being social. If a student skips a grade, they may struggle to find friends, and can feel left out. This can also affect learning. Instead, schools can place students into classes based on their academic level. My old school did this for classes I was good at, such as math and writing. I was able to socialize with classmates my age while being challenged. This is a win-win situation. I believe this should be done at more schools. — Nate Rhew, 13

Students should not skip grades. Kids deserve the time to grow without being rushed through valuable experiences. Feeling this pressure could negatively affect a student’s self-confidence. Social intelligence is just as important as academic intelligence, because it allows you to find out who you are. I think there is a better way to push students academically while letting them be social. Advanced classes offer kids the flexibility to grow as students — but, when the break between classes comes, they can have fun in a social environment that helps them thrive. —Vivian Goldhirsh, 11