Why is swimming an essential skill?

The Potomac Local – Eliut Morales

Throughout your children’s lives, they will learn great amounts of skills that will help their long-term development. Basic skills like reading, writing, and math are picked up throughout school, while social skills like manners and conversation are taught at home. Swimming, however, is a skill that is not specifically taught in school or at home. It is a skill that not only promotes health but is also proven to be a potentially life-saving skill. (more)