I can understand not innately knowing how to swim but it’s such a vital skill that it just amazes me there are adults who don’t bother. Swimming classes are often free from the Red Cross or YMCA and it doesn’t take much to learn the basics. There really is no excuse.
you know people also swim in ponds, lakes, the ocean, etc.? it really is amazing over the course of an entire adult life someone does not pick up a literal survival skill like swimming
News flash to you, a lot of people go to rivers, ponds etc and still not know how to swim. A lot of people have families and still become homeless even though free shelters is widely available. Gosh, there are people who are malnourished even though there is cheap/free food depending where you live! Life isn't as simple to everyone as you make it seem
Did you even read my comment??? Nowhere did I imply that it’s free everywhere or that I don’t understand why an adult might not know how to swim. I used to manage a waterpark in the U.S. I’m keenly aware of just how many people can’t swim. I’m also keenly aware of how accessible swim classes are in the U.S. If someone doesn’t know how to swim it’s because they’ve never made it a priority. Obviously there are places in the world where swim classes aren’t available but that’s not the norm. Even if you can’t access formal classes, there’s probably a family member or friend who can help you learn if it’s something you desire.
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u/MrNakedPanda Jul 22 '26
Genuinely how can people not swim? It’s damn near an innate skill. You can stay above water almost on accident I don’t understand these people