Are you planning a beach holiday with your family in the coming summers? Do you have kids who are already too excited about the sand, surf, and the sea? If yes, then it’s vital for you to make your little ones learn swimming. This is probably the most important life skill which will stay with them forever. According to some reports by the Centers for Disease Control, almost ten people die from unintentional drowning every day and 20% of them are children under 15 years of age. Also, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children in the US. Alarmed, aren’t you? So, why take a chance and spoil the excitement of your kids by not letting them go to the sea? Instead, enroll them …show more content…
The body, inside water, is 90% buoyant and hence, it’s absolutely low-impact. It is one of the most ideal sports for the well-being of the kids for the long-run. Although swimmers too get injured often, it is not something too severe all the time. So, when your kids are out in the pool, don’t worry much!
• Kids Learn Teamwork
Like any other sport, swimming also has a great team atmosphere. Your kids will, therefore, learn to work in a team and as a team. There will be other kids of the same age, they will interact with each other, swim together and will eventually become a team by spending hours with each other. This will also benefit their performances in school. If you have a single child, it is actually a good idea to enroll him/her in a swim club as it will help him/her to gel well with other kids.
• Teaches Time Management
Time management is one of the most valuable skills for kids of all ages. When your kids will have to manage their regular swim classes along with school and tuitions, they will inevitably learn time management. Getting up in the morning, going to the swim club, coming back and getting ready for school will become a daily routine for them. Hence, they will slowly get a hold of all these and will be able to manage time