DD (age 4) has been having swimming lessons at a private pool for 8 weeks. Once per week, 1 to 3 so small groups.
She's had little experience in pools, but was very excited to go swimming. The first couple of sessions went great and she engaged very well, even jumping into the water independently. But she hasn't progressed at all the last few weeks and if anything, seems a lot more scared of doing activities, not willing to jump in anymore, for example. She's happy being in the water, but just doesn't like water in her face.
I wonder if it's worth persevering with the lessons given that she doesn't seem to have got anywhere over the 8 weeks. The classes, being small group, are expensive, too. On the other hand, I fear pulling her out will impact her confidence as she has friends who started around the same time (different session) and have progressed.
Is it worth taking her back for lessons when she's more confident being in the water and having water on her face?
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Should I persevere with DD's swimming lessons?
ponderingthisthing · 03/05/2022 10:56
dottiedodah · 03/05/2022 16:25
My friend is a swimming Instructor ,she had a little boy who just wanted to sit next to her for a few weeks in his Spiderman Outfit! and watch the others .Suddenly decided he wanted to join in!
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