Breaking Their Wings V1

[Instrumental] Schools may recommend holding a child back (grade retention) for various reasons related to emotional, social, and academic development,Not a good idea this destroys a child and ruins their attitude it also gives them low self esteem [Verse 1] Holding a child back can have severe negative psychological consequences: Negative Impacts of Grade Retention,Psychological Damage Destroys child's self-confidence Creates feelings of failure Increases risk of depression Damages self-esteem dramatically [Pre-Chorus] Emotional Consequences Feeling embarrassed Feeling different from peers Potential social isolation Potential bullying [Chorus] Innocence shattered, self-esteem torn, Lives marked by shame, ambition feels worn. A lifetime struggle, trapped in the past, When the promise of futures vanishes fast. Innocence shattered, self-esteem torn, Lives marked by shame, ambition feels worn. A lifetime struggle, trapped in the past, When the promise of futures vanishes fast. [Bridge] Long-term Developmental Effects Loss of motivation Decreased academic interest Potential dropout risk Negative self-perception [Verse 2] Social Challenges Separated from original friend group Feeling stigmatized Potential social rejection Difficulty rebuilding social connections [Chorus] Innocence shattered, self-esteem torn, Lives marked by shame, ambition feels worn. A lifetime struggle, trapped in the past, When the promise of futures vanishes fast. Innocence shattered, self-esteem torn, Lives marked by shame, ambition feels worn. A lifetime struggle, trapped in the past, When the promise of futures vanishes fast. [Outro] Schools may recommend holding a child back (grade retention) for various reasons related to emotional, social, and academic development,Not a good idea this destroys a child and ruins their attitude it also gives them low self esteem [[Fade Out] [end]