to not want to take ds (6) to his new term of swimming lessons.?

[Lotkinsgonecurly]

Its practically dark here, been grey and dismal all day. Ds started school again today, had good day but came out of school wiped out looking very pale. I said it was his swimming lesson ( fortunately not until 5pm) and immediately tears.

We've paid for them already, but I really don't want to force him to go - he said he'd go next week but on the other hand he needs to learn to swim.

What does anyone else think?

If he is pale and lethargic and tearful then perhaps he is coming down with something. And the first day back after the holidays is always tiring, so perhaps you could "forget" that they started today and start afresh next week?

I have never been of the school that says you must do anything!

Stay home.

He is probably tired being back at school after the holiday. Give the chance again next week.

If it persists, then there really is no need to force him.....wait until he is ready.

Can he develop his water confidence elsewhere? ie. with the family at the weekends?

Being confident in water is more important than learning specific strokes so I wouldn't worry.

Let him rest he is tired after his first day back.

I am sure he will feel better next week. If not you can discuss it with him then.

Mine seems to go come rain or shine or major disease so we go but there have been times I have been reluctant so totally am with you.

My ds 9 has just fallen in the door after first day back at school - he is flopped out on the sofa and has just declared that he is not doing ANYTHING! He's knackered and if I suggested swimming there would be an almighty fuss. Go next week.

He sounds like he is coming down with something

Dont make a decision about future lessons, until next week.

Let him take the night off tonight

Gosh, my school of thought all of you brilliant.

We won't go.

He is thrilled, and said he'd look forward to going next week.