Water/Boating Safety for Kids

salukigirl · 09-18-2007, 11:59 AM

In an effort not to highjack a previous thread, I am moving this disscussion. I would like input on what other parents have done for children under 12 in order to prepare them for possible accidents on the water.

Much to my kids disgruntlement, we require PFD's at all times in the water and on the dock. Rule at our cabin is that anyone who hasnt passed the lifeguard test has to have on one. Even then though, and although I am well into adulthood, my dad will chastise me if he sees me in the kyack/sailboat without one

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My kids have had swim lessons. But the knowledge of the lake/boating has really come more through hands on disscussions about safety where we slowly build thier store of knowledge. They have been in deep water, tube, and will learn to ski next summer....but in a true emergency, you can never be sure of someone's reactions. What steps do forum members take to educate thier young kids? Are there boating/water safety classess out there for younger children?

09-18-2007, 11:59 AM	#1
salukigirl Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Water/Boating Safety for Kids In an effort not to highjack a previous thread, I am moving this disscussion. I would like input on what other parents have done for children under 12 in order to prepare them for possible accidents on the water. Much to my kids disgruntlement, we require PFD's at all times in the water and on the dock. Rule at our cabin is that anyone who hasnt passed the lifeguard test has to have on one. Even then though, and although I am well into adulthood, my dad will chastise me if he sees me in the kyack/sailboat without one . My kids have had swim lessons. But the knowledge of the lake/boating has really come more through hands on disscussions about safety where we slowly build thier store of knowledge. They have been in deep water, tube, and will learn to ski next summer....but in a true emergency, you can never be sure of someone's reactions. What steps do forum members take to educate thier young kids? Are there boating/water safety classess out there for younger children?