My DD is 3 and has just started a week swimming course-half hour each morning.
She was fine going there and then getting in but was terrified as she couldn't reach the bottom. The teacher had 4 of the children holding on to the side. We weren't allowed in and we were asked to sit at the other end of the pool where the children couldn't see us.
My DD was hysterical for about 10 minutes screaming that she couldn't hold on any longer.
I went and got her out then and she played along on the side with the teacher and then got in again for a minute before the end.
The teachers were very unhappy with me getting her out and staying with her. They said I should let her cry and she would settle.
I just don't think it's right to let a 3 year old be frightened and cry for half an hour just for a swim lesson?
Maybe I'm being soft. Certainly felt a bit awkward.
DD wants to go back so I will take her but I'm not prepared to disappear from her view whilst she's frightened and I will pull her out again if she cries for a longtime.
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floppops · 06/08/2013 15:57
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