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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nonswimmers and new swimmers had to be within arm’s reach of an in-water parent.

Stronger, more confident swimmers had to have a parent with eyes on them, who was able to hop in if there was trouble.

Experienced swimmers of all ages needed to swim with a buddy, let an adult know they were going in the water, and report in on a regular basis.

In natural/murky water, we moved back a step. So even experienced swimmers needed someone actively watching them, and swimmers who were younger/less experienced needed someone actually in the water with them. 
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This is a good description of my philosophy,

I have 3 (9, 7, 5, only the 9yo is in the stronger swimmer category). I actually put my husband in that category too, I am the only experienced swimmer in the bunch and it is stressful because I feel like I'm the only one really capable of managing in a serious event. As a result I don't take them to choppy waters (go out one at a time with me in the ocean if we're at the beach). We stick to lakes (only 9YO out of a vest) and pools with lifeguards.

I feel I'm a little bit of a lunatic about water, but it can take in a moment.[/quote]

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