At what age do you think, a boy should should already know how to swim?
103071
It's different for everyone.  I don't like the idea of being too forceful, but I also don't like the idea of leaving it completely up to the child.  Some kids will NEVER try if not pushed a bit.  A class would definitely help- sometimes being taught by someone who's not a parent or close relative can speed things along.  People develop at different rates, but generally speaking, a child can easily learn how to swim by the age of 5.
300151
If you have a fear of the water the longer you wait to face your fears the more difficulty you will have conquering them. Children have an easier time conquering their fears of water because they usually aren't given a choice. But you do need to be careful of not traumatizing a child of the water when young or these fears will remain.\n\nIf you are not afraid of the water or have other issues, learning to swim as a teenager shouldn't be anymore difficult.
85612
at younger ages the male mental development is slightly different than the female development.  Ages 4 - 9 females generally have it easier comprehending writing and reading, where as males are more mechanismly inclined.  A boy is more apt to be interested in how something works earlier, and a girl will generally learn to read first.\n   And this question is not only asked in grade school, it's asked by psychologists around the world to better understand human development, and when the best time to start teaching which curiculum at what time in the teaching process.\n    After about age 16 - 22 most females and males in learning patterns are close to the same (averagly speaking)
545472
This site has tips on learning to swim.\n\nhttp://www.daaa.org/swimlearn.htm\n\nMake sure you are always supervising her while in the pool. The American Red Cross also has learn to swim classes as well\n\nhttp://www.redcross.org/services/hss/aquatics/lts.html\n\nThis site offers babyswimming but she might be too old.\n\nhttp://www.babyswimming.com/
1097498
Well, i'm 16 and at the moment I can swim (crawl) 200metres (+-219 yards) in about 2mins and 8secs (I've done better :-), I stopped swimming for a while), when I was 12 or 13, i did this in about 3mins 30secs. What stroke are you refering to, crawl/freestyle, or breaststoke, or backstroke , the strokes are important in comparing time.  Good lengths to do are (sorry i work in meters :-)) 50meters (mine- 30secs), 100 meters (mine +- 1min 3secs), 200 meters, 400 meters. To get better, get your daughter to concentrate on her breathing (this increases ones lung capacity and makes them in a way fitter), in crawl- try not to breathe every 2 strokes but every 3 (breathing once on either side) If shes already doing that then great. Obviously make sure she doesn't overdo it. She can also use a board and just kick for 100meters and then just use her arms (no help from legs) for 100meters and then for another 100 meters arms and legs together, this will also help go faster (obviously all this takes time and it must be constant-everyday, every second day ect). Hope that helped.
841820
My son is almost 11 and he still believes. As long as your son believes and you keep that alive then why should have you have to tell him. Yeah, kids will probably tell him there is no such thing, just like they have done with my son, but he has never not believed and he tells them that they should open their hearts and minds. Good luck and remember let him be a kid as long as you can. They grow up too fast as it is. Happy holidays!
85432
I've seen children as young as two years old in swimming lessons.  So, I think it's all up to the swimming instructor if they are ready or not.  But I wouldn't imagine much younger than that :)
298713
Swimming is a sport that is known to many different people.It is easy and not very hard to learn.
132053
I'd have to say when I knew (at a very young age, probably 7 or 8) that I was attracted to other boys. I'm not the type that goes into denial, and pretends to be something i'm not. So, I came out at a young age.
1110341
Get trained. You need strong swimming skills and good technique or you are risking your  life as well. Try the Red Cross, or a similar organization. Since I don't know where you live I can't make any other suggestions for training.\nAlways supervise children and pets around the pool. Even a short distraction can be fatal.
788999
No.  A person should be complete and whole by themselves.  They should be ready to put others first and tolerate differences.  Age is only a factor because being young doesn't give one enough experiences to realize the importance of others.
1058828
The younger the better, but anytime in grade school or even middle school would be great!  A lot of the success and progression of a child learning to play tennis depends on their interest as well as their exposure.  Camps, leagues, private lessons and time just spent hitting with friends and/or family are all valuable.  The key is to get them interested, get them on the court and do so often.  It is a great sport that everyone can grow old with!
813736
Nope. The earlier the better. "Teach a child the straight path, and he will never stray from it."
180337
he should wait untill the age of 14 to start weight training.
70584
Depends on the person.I would think 15 or 16 is old enough. Hopefully by that age, one would make responsible choices.
620918
since i was 6 ... i am now 16 and i still swim (competitively now, at a national level, hoping to make the 2012 olympics )
1041735
You'll be surprised later from what you've learned.  Never too old to learn more about being "comfortable" in and around water.\nClassmates younger?  Get a friend to join you, or ignore them...they'll adore you for it!  Show no fear, have courage, and you'll be their idol!!