Does everyone need to learn to swim? Do you think I need to learn asap?

[Anonymous]

[sawno]

In my country its mandatory. All parents get their kids to swimming lessons young but if they don't the mandatory swimming lessons in school will teach them at some point. There is a lot of water here so you need to be able to save yourself if you were to fall in it somehow.

[Asker]

Thank you for the info. Your help means a ton:)

[Effably]

Where I live? Yes. Mandatory. I have had to dive into lakes quite a few times to save others. Admittedly only one human, but more than a few pets.

It takes 30 minutes to learn to swim well enough for yourself to be safe. It is 30 minutes very well spent.

[Asker]

Ok, thank you for your help and thank you for saving them:)

[Effably]

Thank you! And if you ever find yourself in that situation, humans sink somewhat slowly. We're rather bouyant! A cat or dog? If they start sinking, it goes really fast. Dive in the moment you realize it (assuming of course it is safe for you) or they are gone.

[HelpfulWoman]

Yes. I see it as a life skill same as cooking. You may never see water, but if you do, should you not want to know how?

[Asker]

I get what you mean. Thank you for helping me:)

[Abbycado]

Yes, everyone should know the basics of how to swim in case of emergency.

[Asker]

Ok, thank you so much for your help:)

[Abbycado]

Of course. Good luck!

[Pet68]

No, not at all. I can't swim because I actually hate being wet, and am afraid of the water, so I'll never go into a swimming pool or large body of water, and I live nowhere near the beach.

[Asker]

I’m sorry you deal with that. I’m in the same position. I have sensory issues with water in my eyes and I’ve got some trauma from water. Thank you for your help

[RedThread]

I think it's an important basic skill that everyone should have like walking, running, clothing, bathing, and cooking for yourself.

[Asker]

Ok, thank you for your help:)

[Wise4myage]

Yes, go at your pace but do learn how to swim. You could save someone’s life.

[Asker]

Ok, thank you for the help! :)

[Wise4myage]

You’re very welcome.😊

[PaleDale]

Not asap but it could save your life

[Asker]

Ok, thank you for your help:)

[wkhan_87]

Yes , everyone should learn swimming

[Asker]

Ok, thank you for helping me:)

[Pet68]

Everyone? Why? What about those of us, like me, who are terrified of the water and hate being wet?

[wkhan_87]

It would be helpful in emergency