It seems like you get this story or a version of it every summer at least two or three times. What a shame, you really have to feel for the boys family. I have always felt that learning to swim is a life skill that everyone should have. I made sure my kids had enough swim lessions so that they could at least save themselves in a tight situation and that they don't have an unreasonable fear of the water. Schools used to teach swimming however I believe that is no longer the case. On a hot day it doesn't matter to some kids whether they know how to swim or not, they want to get in the water. I would really like to see it easier for kids to learn how to swim.




http://www.freep.com/article/2009072...friend-in-pool