tell him that your sorry and that even though hes staying back hes still good in your eyes and that he doesnt deserve to be held back because of personal issues. i hoped this helpedd
Talk to the school about it. They may help. My brother's friend Ryan had the same issue. They talked to the school about it and they let him pass and go to 8th grade. True story. Now he in going into 9th. They are about the same age.(: