I grew up around a lake and was always around water.We could all swim,but our rule was unless you were in a swimming area you had a life vest on.Maybe my mom was over protective,but I am stunned that non-swimmers will be in rivers without life vests.It is a recipe for disaster.Several people die that way every year here in Oregon.
Your mom wasn't over protective. My father did the same when my brothers and I were young. We were the only kids who had life vests available... He did NOT belive in cheap floating toys.
I don't know why schools don't care to give kids water safety lectures...
I grew up around a lake and was always around water.We could all swim,but our rule was unless you were in a swimming area you had a life vest on.Maybe my mom was over protective,but I am stunned that non-swimmers will be in rivers without life vests.It is a recipe for disaster.Several people die that way every year here in Oregon.
Your mom wasn't over protective. My father did the same when my brothers and I were young. We were the only kids who had life vests available... He did NOT belive in cheap floating toys.
I don't know why schools don't care to give kids water safety lectures...
