4 Reasons Not to Let Your Child Quit Swim Lessons
Maybe your son wants to play football instead of taking swim lessons. Or perhaps your daughter is bummed that her friends arent in her class. Or, maybe life is getting a bit chaotic for you (as is a moms life always). Whatever your thoughts, its really important to NOT let your child quit swim lessons. Why? Read on:
For many children, swimming is a part of growing up. But dont count on your little goldfish learning how to swim next summer or when theres more time or when he or she is more interested in swimming. Once theyve started lessons, you should really KEEP your child in swim lessons.
1. swim lessons may save your childs life.
Knowing how to swim can help prevent drowning. At Goldfish Swim School, we teach kids how to get in and out of the pool safely, how to act appropriately in and around the pool and what lifeguards do, along with other safety-related lessons each week. Thats only part of why Goldfish Swim School is Worth the Money. And seriously, teaching a valuable life-saving skill is the best part of our WOW customer service.
2. It takes a while for some kids to adjust to swimming.
Water splashing on your face, getting in your eyes and going up your nose and in your mouth and down your throat: Whats not to love about that?! Plenty. Getting used to being in the water (and under it) can take some time and thats OK. Its a big adjustment and it can be a bit intimidating for kids who havent been around water much. If you let your little swimmer quit swim lessons before theyre really comfortable in the water, he or she and you may miss out on the fun stuff (not to mention seeing some extraordinary results). Give them time and soon your kids wont ever want to get out of the water!
3. Swimming is great cardiovascular exercise and helps burn energy in those tiny Perpetual Motion Machines youve got running around.
Did you know that swimming works every muscle group? Its such a fantastic way to exercise without even realizing that youre exercising! It strengthens all the muscles, which is great prep for any other sport your little swimmer may decide to join. Plus, just let little Johnny or Janie play around in the pool for an hour and chances are bedtime will come a lot more easily. Parenting win!
4. These arent just swim lessons; theyre LIFE lessons.
Imagine your little man is all grown up and getting married (sob!). Then picture him going on a honeymoon to Hawaii. But, your adult son wont be heading out on the boat with his new bride to experience any thrilling water adventures such as surfing or snorkeling because he cant swim! Maybe hes even afraid of the water. This is a shame because theres such beauty underwater (besides just being fun to swim in). All because he wanted to quit swim lessons to do something else with his time and he never got around to learning how to swim and be comfortable in the water. This is an extreme example but think hard: You probably know several adults who dont know how to swim or who are afraid of the water, right?
Swimming isnt just for sport; its a great skill to have for the rest of your life. Celebrate and swim!
Before your kid quits swim lessons, find out WHY your child wants to quit.
Is your land-locked little one just a little nervous, or actually deeply anxious about swimming? If so, dont force or bribe him or her. Instead, try to make swimming FUN, slowly but surely, little by little.
But if he or she is just nervous, talk to your child about why. Let him or her know that you hear what is being said and that you understand and that its OK to be nervous. Bonus: Our instructors at Goldfish Swim School are GREAT at using their integrity, trust and compassion for helping little swimmers deal with their nervousness!
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Keep in mind these 4 Reasons Not to Let Your Child Quit Swim Lessons and just keep on swimming! Not in lessons yet? Enroll your kids today in Goldfish Swim School and see for yourself the golden experience we provide! We have locations in seven states with more on the way.
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