We live near the sea, DS age 13.5 (Y8) wants to go to the beach with his friends today, they are all Y9s. I have said that's fine and he can go and chill etc with them but not to be swimming in the sea as there are no adults there. Obviously living near the sea all my life I am fully aware of the dangers of sea swimming and have seen a few fatal incidents over the years, all strong swimmers, mostly adults.
AIBU in saying this, he is now really upset and said it is unfair and ridiculous that he can't swim.
TIA