top of our heads to get out of the water. He wouldn't follow directions and cried almost the entire time we were in the water. Now you might think, 
well duh, it was probably freezing, but no this was in a heated pool and all we did was play games and splash. Even TT, fun aunt TT, could not get Aram to appreciate nor enjoy swim lessons. We tried everything.
So when we enrolled him for his second lesson, we were a bit worried
about the situation since this 
time he would have to perform without
parents in the water. And of course, he did fine! He jumped in the water,
blew bubbles (sometimes) in the water, waited his turn to do back
floats, searched for rings underwater and seemed to enjoy it more.
time he would have to perform without
parents in the water. And of course, he did fine! He jumped in the water,
blew bubbles (sometimes) in the water, waited his turn to do back
floats, searched for rings underwater and seemed to enjoy it more.
If he was not having fun, I completely blame the swim instructor. I even wrote a letter to the Portland Parks and Rec-Aquatics Dept about it (but never heard back).
_____________________________________________________________________
August 29, 2014
Dear Nancy Roth,
I am writing to express concern about
the aquatic class my son recently took. He was in the goldfish class at
6:40-7:10 pm in the last summer session at MT Scott Community Center. I was
disappointed in the level of enthusiasm the teacher expressed, as well as the
level of safety she took into her own hands while the students were in the
water. Although I know not every one has a bubbly disposition, I was
disappointed that she did not express enthusiasm with students, but had no
problem showing that level of happiness to the other lifeguards. Furthermore, I
had to redirect my son two times to not be in the "deep end" away
from the class, which I would have hoped the instructor would have done for safe
water practices.
With this being said, I am not writing to get the instructor in trouble but to allow some reflection on what can be improved upon.
With this being said, I am not writing to get the instructor in trouble but to allow some reflection on what can be improved upon.
If you would like to speak to me
further about this situation, you can reach me at 503-------or ------------@gmail.com.
Thank for the consideration,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Let's hope 3rd time's a charm as we will start swim lessons again this spring once his ear drum rupture heals completely.
1 comment:
Hope he has a more positive experience and gets some real direction and have fun doing it. Good letter Mamma Kes!
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