Parents of Non-Swimmers

This is so very sad. I have three children. One can swim, two cannot. I am not a strong swimmer. Some of the news articles I have read about this tragic story point out the statistics of African Americans that cannot swim. The high percentage is not a surprise me. For various reasons, I'm sure a lot of it is economic, I don't believe we as parents, of African American children have put a lot of effort into making sure are children learn to swim. This may be considered a "want", when many of us are trying to ensure that our "needs" are met. Some of us want "too late" and then our children, at least mine, developed a "fear" of water (submerging their heads, etc.) This is a sad wake up call. We need to consider directing funds from expensive gym shoes, name brand apparel, and video games to an activity such as swimming. Not only is it healthy (in this sedimentary society of tv, texting, and video games), it's money well spent. For those that cannot afford to pay, check your local Boys and Girls club, or YMCA clubs. They will sometimes offer scholarship memberships to needy families. Six young teens- gone. My condolences to the families.

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