every kid is different. maturity comes at different times, with that comes strength, aggression, work ethic, etc., all at different times.

the worst thing to do in anything, wrestling, school, swimming lessons, life, and so on, is to get too comfortable.

you have to CHALLENGE your kids, PUSH them to succeed some how. teach them that small victories are still victories. don't let them be afraid to lose, teach them how to take a loss, and to put in the work to change it.

small victories no matter how insignificant are still victories.
i he/she gets pinned every match, teach them to fight to stay off their back and to fight off their back. challenge them and if they don't get pinned, yet get beat 15-0, treat it like their state championship. let them realize their potential, and see that their hard work has paid off.

the biggest problem with novice tournaments/ divisions is parents want to PROTECT their young. they are trying to protect their psyche. the second biggest problem is the shear opportunity of novice tournaments, the number has probably tripled in the last 10 years. it used to be you found 2 or 3 every year to attend, now there is one every weekend.