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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - feel awful I've given my daughter a fear of water, definitely not the aim of a dad. I've wanted her to be comfortable and have fun, but realise this has become coddling. I've just booked some 1-1 lessons in our spare evenings (twice a week) .

I said this to he last night and she was already a little teary with fear (probably as we binned the water wings in the house). I know she will be fine and will ace it, how can I persuade her. It's not a fear of water it's the trust in herself to be able to do it. I don't understand why it's only with swimming as well as she's so confident and brave in other areas.

I will get her there one way or another![/quote]

Good for you for booking those lessons! My suggestion, if the swim instructor allows, it is for you to not be there watching. It’s much better if she cannot see you. [/quote]

OP, don't feel ashamed ... just keep plugging. She's old enough to understand that this is for safety. But at 9, you're at the point where if she goes to the town pool or gets invited to a friend's house and can't swim, she'll feel ashamed. This will be really good for her. 
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