I'm all for keeping a kid out for wrestling as long as there is at least some enjoyment to be had in the workouts, cameraderie, etc., but right now I have an 8-year-old who can't deal with the losing part. If he was just losing, and being a good sport, of course we would carry on. But as parents, we have struggled to find a way to make a statement about sportsmanship and so far nothing has cracked it for us. Neither of us wants to sit him out, but something's gotta give soon, or we will all hate the sport. It's definitely a maturity thing, I mean, really, he is only EIGHT! I have no doubt that he would jump in again next fall.

Really appreciate all the intelligent discussion on this thread!