My son was 6 in April and has been attending swimming lessons for almost a year. We chose small groups in a private pool in hopes this would expedite the process although this hasn't happened. It's usually just him and another little boy with one or two instructors.
When he started lessons, he was comfortable in the water but used to swimming with armbands and being held. He now is happy swimming around with a noodle but can't swim at all unaided.
On holiday, he couldn't use the pool slides due to the deep water at the end and I can't help but wonder what we're paying (a lot) of money for!
I've checked in with his swim teacher who has said the next two stages of the swim program he's working towards are aided.
WTF? I thought I was paying for him to learn to swim unaided!
Anyway, I was wondering if this is normal or if, at 6, with a years worth of lessons, if he should be swimming without floats now.
He's strong, agile and listens well. Not worried about the water, if that helps.
AIBU to wonder if this swim program is more about taking ages and making money, than it is about teaching kids to swim? Or am I expecting too much?