10 reasons to give your child water safety lessons now. Florida is known for its many beaches, lakes, and waterways, and unfortunately, the state also has a high number of water-related incidents each year. According to the Florida Department of Health, there were a total of 663 unintentional drowning deaths in Florida in 2020, and an additional 78 non-fatal drowning incidents that required hospitalization. These numbers can vary from year to year, but it is clear that water safety is an important issue for Florida residents and visitors alike. It is important to take water safety seriously and to teach children how to stay safe in and around bodies of water. American Red Cross

• 1 Drowning Is A Leading Cause Of Death

  Drowning is a leading cause of death: According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths worldwide. Teaching water safety can help reduce the risk of drowning.

• 2 Preventing Accidents

  Preventing accidents: Water safety lessons can teach children how to recognize potential hazards in and around bodies of water, and how to avoid them.

• 3 Confidence In The Water

  Confidence in the water: Water safety lessons can help children develop confidence in the water, which can lead to a lifelong love of swimming and other water activities.

  

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• 4 Emergency Skills

  Emergency skills: Water safety lessons can teach children how to respond in emergency situations, including how to call for help and administer basic first aid.

• 5 Independence

  Independence: Learning water safety skills can help children become more independent in and around water, which can be important as they grow older.

• 6 Social skills

  Social skills: Participating in water safety lessons can also provide children with an opportunity to interact with others in a fun and safe environment.
  

  

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• 7 Family bonding

  Family bonding: Parents or caregivers can participate in water safety lessons with their children, which can be a great way to bond and spend quality time together.

• 8 Physical fitness

  Physical fitness: Swimming and other water activities can provide excellent cardiovascular exercise and help children stay physically fit.

• 9 Lifelong skill

  Lifelong skill: Learning water safety is a lifelong skill that can benefit children throughout their lives, whether they live near bodies of water or not.

  

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• 10 Peace of mind

  Peace of mind: Knowing that your child has learned water safety skills can give parents or caregivers peace of mind when their children are around bodies of water.

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