O/T Everyone give your kiddos a huge hug!

[Guest guest]

Sorry this is off topic, but last night I witnessed a scary event.

I was at swimming lessons with my son who is 3 1/2. At this pool,

they have like 10 swimming classes going on at the same time. In

the toddler pool, where we were, there were 3 different classes.

Anyway, a toddler was in about 1 foot of water where her feet all

the sudden kept slipping from underneath her. The teacher was with

another toddler at the time with her back to her so she didn't see

it happening. Anyway, the little girl was trying desperately to

grab hold of the side of the pool, because she was drowning and

struggling, and couldn't get her head above the water. Meanwhile,

the delayed reaction of the lifeguard, all the parents watching and

even her own mother was startling!!!! By the time the lifeguard

realized what was going on, there were about 4 parents on their way

to grabbing her, but the lifeguard jumped in the fastest and grabbed

her just in time! I was absolutely stoned. I couldn't move while

watching this whole thing. Which scares me even more, because what

if it was my kid? And believe me, I wasn't the only one completely

frozen during this event. Even the childs own mother was delayed in

her reaction. If this was my child, would I react faster? I almost

feel like we don't believe it is really happening and that is the

reason for the delayed reaction. But what if the lifeguard didn't

make it in time, or her own mother for that matter? It only takes

seconds, there is nooooooo time to think. This experience was a

true eye-opener for me. I truly hope that I would be able to react

faster without any hesitation whatsoever. And, by no fault to all

those who finally ran towards her, I think it is just human nature

to freeze, I don't know. And me, watching this experience, never

got up to run. I was just stone frozen. I feel somewhat guilty.

Anyway, not to bore you guys, but what I really want to say is

please be careful during these summer months when swimming and DON'T

EVER rely on life guards. Remember it only takes seconds for a

major catastrophe to happen. This was only 1 foot of water and it

could have been deadly!

We all love our kiddos and could never imagine something bad could

happen. Please don't be naive and keep eyes wide open while they

are swimming, no matter the age.

[Guest guest]

Sorry this is off topic, but last night I witnessed a scary event.

I was at swimming lessons with my son who is 3 1/2. At this pool,

they have like 10 swimming classes going on at the same time. In

the toddler pool, where we were, there were 3 different classes.

Anyway, a toddler was in about 1 foot of water where her feet all

the sudden kept slipping from underneath her. The teacher was with

another toddler at the time with her back to her so she didn't see

it happening. Anyway, the little girl was trying desperately to

grab hold of the side of the pool, because she was drowning and

struggling, and couldn't get her head above the water. Meanwhile,

the delayed reaction of the lifeguard, all the parents watching and

even her own mother was startling!!!! By the time the lifeguard

realized what was going on, there were about 4 parents on their way

to grabbing her, but the lifeguard jumped in the fastest and grabbed

her just in time! I was absolutely stoned. I couldn't move while

watching this whole thing. Which scares me even more, because what

if it was my kid? And believe me, I wasn't the only one completely

frozen during this event. Even the childs own mother was delayed in

her reaction. If this was my child, would I react faster? I almost

feel like we don't believe it is really happening and that is the

reason for the delayed reaction. But what if the lifeguard didn't

make it in time, or her own mother for that matter? It only takes

seconds, there is nooooooo time to think. This experience was a

true eye-opener for me. I truly hope that I would be able to react

faster without any hesitation whatsoever. And, by no fault to all

those who finally ran towards her, I think it is just human nature

to freeze, I don't know. And me, watching this experience, never

got up to run. I was just stone frozen. I feel somewhat guilty.

Anyway, not to bore you guys, but what I really want to say is

please be careful during these summer months when swimming and DON'T

EVER rely on life guards. Remember it only takes seconds for a

major catastrophe to happen. This was only 1 foot of water and it

could have been deadly!

We all love our kiddos and could never imagine something bad could

happen. Please don't be naive and keep eyes wide open while they

are swimming, no matter the age.