A Parent Asks You Whether Giving Her Child Swim Lessons

question 16

Multiple Choice

A parent asks you whether giving her child swim lessons starting at age 4 months is better than starting at age 16 months. Your response is:

• A) Yes, earlier motor training leads to better proficiency and the child will become a much better swimmer.
• B) No, the child is not developmentally ready and will not benefit from the experiences.
• C) Earlier lessons help your child to feel comfortable in the water, but they do not allow your child to learn the types of skills that make a competent swimmer.
• D) Earlier lessons will make your child more likely to fear the water, but may allow your child to learn critical skills of a competent swimmer (such as turning 180 degrees)

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