The moment you sign your child up for swim lessons is the moment you should take the word lifejacket out of your vocabulary.
Lifejackets have their place, but not when learning how to swim. This blog helps you understand the pros and cons of keeping a lifejacket on your child when they are learning how to swim.
Let’s get right into it, shall we…
Con’s of Wearing A Lifejacket During A Swim Lesson
- Your child will become dependent on the assistance
- It gives your child a false sense of skills learned
- They can learn skills incorrectly, due to restricted range of motion
Pro’s For Not Wearing A Lifejacket During A Swim Lesson
- They are building strength on their own
- They are actually learning how to swim
- They are understanding the dynamics of the water and their body
- They will not need additional assistance
- They will be able to enjoy the water on their own without 24/7 supervision
- It will build their confidence to know they did it on their own
- Gives them a sense of independence
You’re probably thinking they are not strong enough to swim on their own just yet, WHICH IS PERFECT! Take this opportunity to practice skills they have just learned outside of class time.
We know you have some idea of what they have been doing from you sitting on the deck watching and possible recording. We are sure they would love showing you what they can do, lifejacket free, and spending time with you during the learning process.
So here we have it! The list of Pros and Cons for why Lifejackets Do Not Help Kids During A Swim Lesson.
If you are ready to sign your child up for private lessons send us an email at swim@everythingswim.co. We’ll be ready for you!