SWIMMING LESSONS NO GUARANTEE OF KIDS' SAFETY
Swimming lessons alone will not prevent children from drowning, a national safety awareness group said Monday, calling for parents to actively supervise their children in or around water.
Ref. https://www.cbc.ca/story/health/national/20...ool-safety.html
Even a child who is a competent swimmer could get cramps and get into difficulties.
I believe that swimming lessons are very important, but I also feel that it's important to teach water safety and build their confidence by getting in the water with them, and keeping them under close observation.
It's definitely an important life skill to acquire.