Swimming alone?

Question

So i am 16 years old and my dad will not under any circumstances allow me to swim alone. He thinks i will hit my head and drown. It's drives me nuts. Sometimes i just wanna swim in the quiet. How do i make him allow me to swim by myself.

Answer 1

you shouldn't swim alone the risks are real.  tell the person you are with that you want some peace and quiet or find someone who would enjoy the same

Answer 2

i know where your coming from i think it great to be able to relax and enjoy the pool by yourself but your dad does have a point there are so many accidents that can happen while you are in the pool i suggest asking your dad to give you at least 5 min by yourself a day and then the next week ask for 10 and so on. ask like an adult and not a teenager be straight forward and ask for just a little time by yourself.

Answer 3

Your father is right.  One should NEVER swim alone.  That's a simple safety rule and common sense.

Answer 4

he needs to trust that there are life guards around to save you. some hit his head and drowned but the life guard saved him and i think he's alive again and healthy. plus he was doing lap swims. maybe take a few classes to get his approval.

Answer 5

Swimming alone isn't the greatest idea and your dad has a valid reason not to want you to.  However, if there is a lifeguad on duty then you should be completely fine.  Try explaining that you aren't doing anything dangerous, just a few minutes.  If you have a cell phone, try taking that with you and calling him every 30 minutes or so!